AH 10 - Origins and Transformations in Western Art

Institution:

Eastern Connecticut State University

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Description:

From the mysterious depths of Paleolithic cave painting to the soaring heights of Gothic cathedral vaulting, this course surveys the early history of Western art.The course begin with the origins of art-making in prehistoric, Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Greek, and Roman cultures before viewing the transformations of these ancient arts traditions in early Christian and medieval societies.The course offers students a working vocabulary with which to compose visual analyses of works of art and evaluate them in a social and historical context.One class takes place at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.Three credits.

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.easternct.edu/

Phone Number:

(860) 465-5000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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