ART 302B - Art and Architecture of the Ancient Americas

Institution:

Northeastern Illinois University

Subject:

Art

Description:

This course is an introduction to the art and architecture of Pre-Columbian civilizations. Throughout the semester, we will discuss the art of the Southeast, Southwest, Northwest Coast regions of United States, The Olmec, Teotihuacan, Maya, and Aztec of Mesoamerica, and the Chavin, Moche, Nasca, and Inka of South America. We will examine objects in terms of style and iconography. Analysis takes an interdisciplinary approach.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.neiu.edu/

Phone Number:

(773) 583-4050

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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