2010-2011 Academic Catalog

Dec 26, 2024

2010-2011 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

ARTH 105 - The Aegean World

An introduction to the architecture, sculpture and painting of Egypt and the Aegean during the Bronze Age. The course covers the Old and New Kingdoms of Egypt, Crete, and mainland Greece. Examines artistic forms and traditions of each region in order to shed light on the individual religious and social contexts in which they evolved. Highlights the archaeologists whose discoveries have illuminated the history and artifacts of these lands. Field trips to area museums.

Instructor: Mr. Townsend

When Offered: Offered every other year

Faculty: Rhys Townsend, Ph.D. - Professor of Art History