Latinx and Latin Amer Studies 186 - Pre-Columbian Art

Fall
2019
01
4.00
N C Christopher Couch
TTH 10:00AM-11:20AM
Amherst College
LLAS-186-01-1920F
CHAP 210
ccouch@amherst.edu
ARHA-186-01,LLAS-186-01

(Offered as ARHA 186 and LLAS 186) This course provides an introduction to the Pre-Columbian art and architecture of the Americas. It explores major traditions in architecture and city planning, murals, sculpture, painting, masks, and textiles. The first half of the semester concentrates on Preclassic and Classic Mesoamerica (Mexico and Central America); the second on Postclassic Mesoamerica, North America, and the Andes.

Fall semester. Visiting Professor Couch.

Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.