An examination of the Inca empire in Peru and the Maya and Aztec empires in Mexico, through the inquiry into the roots, development, form, evolutionary history and art of pre-Colombian civilization in each region from its earliest times to the rise of the classic kingdoms. Credit 3 units. See description and sectin information under African and Afro-American Studies. An introduction to the arts among a broad range of native peoples who inhabited North, Middle, and South America. Course begins with basic concepts of art and anthropology.
Emphasis is on the iconography and styles of the arts of various cultures.
A major focus will be the prehistoric rock carvings and paintings left by Native Americans throughout the New World. Oral traditions and myths found in the ethnographic record provide fascinating associations and interpretations. Credit 3 units. Anthro Introduction to archaeological fieldwork. Includes a variety of techniques employed by archaeologists, the underlying purpose of excavations, and the manner in which they are used to explore past societies.