Nov 03, 2024  
Whittier College 2024-2025 
    
Whittier College 2024-2025
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LAT 122 - Art of the Americas


This course introduces students to the field of art history. The first segment of the course explores civilizations including Olmec, Maya, Teotihuacan, Toltec, and Aztec. We will study architectural features of iconic palaces and pyramids as well as colossal sculptures, mural paintings, and codices. The second segment of the course explores how Chicanx and other contemporary artists reference historical artworks to create new forms of art including political posters, photographs, installations, and mural paintings.

Cross-listed with ART 122  
3 credits



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