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Course Description

Examine the history of art from Prehistoric times through the Early Christian period, including sculpture, painting and architecture. Discover significant historical and cultural influences on the development of art in western civilization. Topics include; Prehistoric cave art, Venus figurines, Mesopotamian temples, Egyptian pyramids and tombs, Minoan palaces and frescoes, historical culture behind the Iliad and the Trojan war, Classical Athens, Roman buildings, the destruction of the city of Pompeii and the early Christian catacombs. 

Course Details

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, successful students will be able to:

  • Identify major works of art from prehistory to the early Christian period
  • Assess the rich artistic and historical heritage of the ancient world through art
  • Apply vocabulary to explore art objects and elements of style
  • Describe art in terms of its historical, religious, and iconographic context

Notes

Art History and Appreciation courses do not have to be taken in sequence.

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Type
Online
Dates
Feb 16, 2021 to Mar 22, 2021
Hours
20.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $345.00
Potential Price Adjustments
Instructor(s)
Section Notes

This course uses Desire2Learn (D2L), an online learning management system. The instructor will post your course outline and other materials in D2L. For more information about D2L, please visit our Online Learning Resources.

Unless otherwise stated, notice of withdrawal or transfer from a course must be received at least seven calendar days prior to the start date of the course.

Receive a discount of 5% per course by registering at the same time for three or more courses within the Visual Design Certificate. To receive the discount, you must register by calling 403-220-2866. 

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