ARTH 319: Art and Archaeology of the Ancient Near East

ARTH 319-001: Art of the Ancient Near East
(Spring 2024)

03:00 PM to 04:15 PM MW

Art & Design Building L008

Section Information for Spring 2024

Mesopotamia is considered the cradle of Western civilization. Many societies flourished there, all grouped around the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. This class will review Mesopotamian art and archaeology starting in 8000 BCE and end with the arrival of Islam in 636 CE. We will explore spectacular structures and objects in order to gain insight into the ancient peoples of Mesopotamia. We will also focus on many sites which have in recent years been damaged or destroyed by war. This class will include the most up-to-date scholarship on Mesopotamian art.

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Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

Investigates the art, archaeology, and culture of the ancient Near East with a focus on Mesopotamia between 3500 BCE and 331 BCE. Offered by History & Art History. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Global Understanding
Specialized Designation: Non-Western Culture
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

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