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INTL 21
History of Art: Native Arts of Mesoamerica and the Andes

Course Description

A general introduction to the visual arts of the indigenous cultures of Mesoamerica, an area extending from northern Mexico through Central America, and the Andean region of South America. This course covers diverse art forms, including architecture, ceramics, weaving, painting and sculpture from antiquity to the present with emphasis upon the Pre-Columbian past. Topics addressing the religious, cultural, social, economic and political contexts of the art will be explored. Compares indigenous arts of the Americas to other world art traditions and assesses the contributions of indigenous cultures in a global context.

Student Learning Outcomes

  • Investigate and validate the artistic contributions of Mesoamerican and Andean cultures, critically comparing these contributions from diverse indigenous peoples of the Americas.
  • Develop an increased awareness and appreciation for diverse worldviews and artistic expressions, while critiquing misconceptions and stereotypes and assessing the relevancy of traditional Mesoamerican and Andean art forms in a current global context.
  • Critically analyze and evaluate diverse scholarly perspectives in Mesoamerican and Andean art history.
  • Apply skills demonstrating their abilities to analyze artworks on the basis of social, cultural, political, economic and/or ethnic contexts and issues relevant to gender studies.
  • Demonstrate critical thinking and visual literacy skills through oral communication.

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Course Details

Units
4 Units
Hours
  • Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
  • Weekly Lab Hours: 0
Gen Ed
General Education Class
Program Status
Program Applicable
Credit
Credit - Degree Applicable
Transferability
Transferable to both UC and CSU
Grading Method
Letter Grading
Also Listed As
ARTS 2H

Requisite and Advisory

Advisory(ies)
EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5
Prerequisite(s)
Corequisite(s)

Limitations on Enrollment and Entrance Skills

Limitation(s) on Enrollment
Not open to students with credit in the cross-listed courses Also listed as ARTS 2H.