Geology 104AP - Introduction to Geology and Physical Geography: 'Art in Paleontology'

Paleontological art brings ancient organisms back to life. In this course we will consider the role that PaleoArt itself plays as a mode of scientific discovery. Beginning with an analysis of the pioneering paleoart of Charles R. Knight, we will examine how paleoartists have uncovered key information about prehistoric life well in advance of its recognition by the scientific community. In a collaborative class project, we will identify the best and most representative of "paleort". For individual final class projects, students may choose between a research paper and presentation, and their own paleontological artwork in any visual medium.