Fall 2021 - ARCH 301 OL01
Ancient Visual Art (3)
Class Number: 6309
Delivery Method: Distance Education
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Online
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Instructor:
Laurie Darcus
ldarcus@sfu.ca
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Prerequisites:
45 credit hours.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
A selection of major art traditions from Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, Mesoamerica and South America is explored. Issues of intellectual property rights, copyright and the use of ancient art in contemporary contexts are also addressed. Breadth-Humanities.
COURSE DETAILS:
This course is a journey through the world of ancient artworks, beginning with the earliest suggestions of intentional decoration (>500,000 years ago), and going forward to some of the most visually impressive ancient cultures, including Egypt, the Maya, and the Inca. Along the way, we will cover issues such as the role of ritual in ancient artwork (and vice-versa) and how art & architecture reflect social structures – such as the beginnings of state level society. Recorded lectures are lavishly illustrated, and supplemented by a variety of online video sources.
Grading
- Module Discussions (5 @ 2% each) 10%
- Image Quizzes (4 @ 10% each) 40%
- Take-home Assignments (2 @ 25% each) 50%
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
Kelker, Nancy L. (2021) Art of the Non-Western World. Asia, Africa, Oceania, and the Americas. Oxford University Press.
ISBN: 9780190263102
Bahn, Paul (2012) Archaeology: A Very Short Introduction (2nd Edition). Oxford University Press.
ISBN: 9780199657438
Department Undergraduate Notes:
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Deferred grades will be given only on the basis of authenticated medical disability.
Registrar Notes:
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TEACHING AT SFU IN FALL 2021
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