ART 399S ST:History of Latin American Art
This course will survey Latin American art from the pre-Columbian period through the colonial period and into the present. It will cover the arts of ancient civilizations including the Olmec, Maya, Aztec, and Inca, followed by a particular emphasis on the art of the colonial period, and followed up by modern and contemporary arts of Latin America. The art of colonial Latin America was influenced by the collision of Europe's Renaissance culture with the beliefs and customs of the indigenous people of Mexico and South America. Major themes include the relationship between art and religion, art and identity, as well as Indigenous contributions to the visual arts. This course examines the societal relevance of images across Latin American cultures by paying close attention to the historical and political contexts in which they were created.