ARH 203 Survey of American Indian Art and Architecture: North and Central America

A survey of the artistic traditions of the native cultures from the Arctic to South-Central America. Works and sites are used to explore the various cultures of pre-Columbian America and the continuing traditions of ancestral peoples. Cultures explored will include the Mayan, Aztec, Inuit, and major nations of prehistoric and modern Canada and the United States.

Credits

4

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Identify and demonstrate an understanding of the technical procedures and creator’s role in art throughout the history of cultural production
2. Demonstrate and effectively communicate an understanding of the impact of religious, philosophical, and political conditions on cultural production and communities
3. Interpret and apply their understanding of the use and meaning of symbols and iconography throughout history to current issues, culture or history
4. Compose written or visual material to effectively communicate knowledge and demonstrate comprehension of art historical periods, styles, terminology, iconography, theory and artworks