Art 211 History of Art I

Explore the history of art and architecture from prehistory to about 1300 CE. Topics include religious and political functions of art, cross-cultural interaction, and the legal, ethical, and scientific challenges of archeology, restoration, and interpretation.

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Fall 2020

The Correlation between Mesoamerican Art and contemporary artists’ work

Religious Art

Song Dynasty Landscape Masters

Virtual Exhibition of Time

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Fall 2019

Art of the Cosmos

Divine Rulership

Warfare

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Fall 2018

Rock Faces

Displays of Power

A Ruler's Power

Power

Worship the Wise

​Spirituality in Art
Across the World

Religious Artwork
and Cultural Significance

Religious Figures 

Snakes
​throughout History

The Beauty of Burial

Storytelling in Art 

The Faces of Art

Strength and Stoicism

Art of the Dead

Places of Peace

Gods of the Ages