Maricopa Community Colleges  ARH216   20032-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 10/22/02
ARH216 20032-99999 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Pre-Columbian Art History
Art of the Americas prior to European contact, focusing on Mesoamerica and the Central Andean region and their respective adjoining areas, with some attention to the U.S. Southwest and Eastern Woodlands Mound Building cultures. Prerequisites: None.
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ARH216   20032-99999 Pre-Columbian Art History
1. Evaluate the various theories concerning the origins of the Paleo-Americans and describe the rare examples of their surviving arts. (I, II)
2. Trace the gradual rise of agricultural village life in the Americas and corresponding developments in the arts for more settled living conditions. (III)
3. Identify the common roots of Mesoamerican cultures. (III)
4. Examine characteristics of Olmec civilization and its contributions to later Mesoamerican cultures. (III)
5. Identify the common roots of Central Andean cultures. (IV)
6. Examine Chavin art and its influences on later Andean cultures. (V)
7. Evaluate Maya civilization and its major cultural and artistic achievements. (VI)
8. Compare major artistic features of the Paracas and the Nasca cultures of Peru. (VII)
9. Compare architectural and artistic developments in Teotihuacan in the Central Valley of Mexico and in Monte Alban in Oaxaca. (VIII)
10. Compare characteristic features of Tula and the Toltec Chichen-Itza of the Yucatan. (IX)
11. Identify the major characteristics of Moche art and architecture of Peru. (X)
12. Contrast the Tiwanaku and the Wari imperial styles of the Central Andes. (XI)
13. Trace the Late Intermediate Period styles of the Central Andes, focusing on the Chimu. (XII)
14. Evaluate the development and accomplishments of Mexica (Aztec) arts, including tribute work by the Mixtecs. (XIII)
15. Evaluate Inca art and architecture as the culmination of the Andean cultural tradition. (XIV)
16. Trace fundamental features of the Eastern Woodlands cultural tradition of the U.S., particularly the Mound Builders. (XV)
17. Trace fundamental features of the U.S. Southwest: the Hohokam, the Anasazi, the Mimbres, Hopi and Pueblo peoples. (XVI)
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ARH216   20032-99999 Pre-Columbian Art History
    I. Origins of Paleo-Americans
        A. Bering Strait Landbridge or By Sea
        B. Controversy of Kennewick Man and Other Similar Discoveries
      II. Hunter-Gatherer Artifacts
          A. Design of Stone Points
          B. Rock Art
          C. Sculpture
        III. Formative Mexico and the Olmecs
            A. Mesoamerican Cultural Foundations
            B. Pyramid and Plaza
            C. Colossal Heads (Ballplayers)
            D. Jade / Jadeite Carvings
            E. Other Carvings and Ceramics
          IV. Formative Central Andean Cultures
              A. Role of the Environment
              B. The Andean Worldview
              C. Fiberwork Techniques and Imagery
              D. Pre-Ceramic Architectural-Artistic Developments
            V. Chavin de Huantar
                A. Old Temple Complex
                B. New Temple Complex
                C. Chavin Iconography
              VI. Maya Civilization
                  A. Early Classic Period
                    1. Corbel Vaulting
                    2. Roof Comb
                    3. Monumental Stele and Hieroglyphs
                  B. Late Classic Period
                    1. Religious Symbolism and Palenque Temple of Inscriptions
                    2. Tikal Temples and Acropolis
                    3. Copan Ballcourt and Hieroglyphic Stairway
                    4. Puuc Style of Uxmal
                    5. Corbel Gateways and Sacbes
                    6. Jaina Figurines
                    7. Ceramics and Polychrome Narratives
                    8. Wall Paintings of Bonampak
                VII. Paracas and Nasca Cultures of Peru
                    A. Paracas Culture
                      1. "High Intensity" Style
                      2. Iconography and Ceramics
                      3. Linear and Block Color Textiles
                    B. Nasca Culture
                      1. Ceramic High Art
                      2. Goldwork and Textiles
                      3. Nasca Lines
                  VIII. Teotihuacan and Monte Alban of Mexico
                      A. Urban Teotihuacan
                        1. The Grid Plan: Avenue of the Dead
                        2. Pyramids of the Moon and the Sun
                        3. Temple of the Feathered Serpent
                        4. Talud-Tablero Architecture
                        5. Wall Paintings and Reliefs
                        6. Monolithic Sculpture
                      B. Ceremonial Monte Alban
                        1. Cosmic Mountaintop
                        2. Danzantes Figure Reliefs
                    IX. Toltec Tula and Maya Chichen-Itza of the Yucatan
                        A. Pyramid B of Tula and the Temple of the Warriors of Chichen- Itza
                        B. Chacmool Figures
                        C. The Caracol Observatory of Maya Chichen-Itza
                        D. El Castillo of Chichen-Itza as a Calendar
                        E. The Great Ballcourt of Chichen-Itza: Cosmology and Numerology
                        F. Post-Classic Maya Decline: Tulum
                      X. The Moche of Peru
                          A. Ceramics: Personalism and Naturalism
                          B. The Adobe Huaca del Sol
                          C. Moche Imagery
                          D. Sipan Royal Tombs and Goldwork Technology
                        XI. Imperial Styles of Tiwanaku and Wari
                            A. Foundational Contributions of the Pukara and Huarpa
                            B. Ceremonial Core of Tiwanaku
                              1. Pyramids and Courts
                              2. Tenon Heads
                              3. Monolith Sculptures
                              4. The Sun Gate and Relief Sculpture
                            C. Wari
                              1. City Planning
                              2. Stonework
                              3. Other Arts
                          XII. Kingdom of Chimor, Peru
                              A. Sican Style of Lambayeque and the Far North Valleys
                              B. Impact of El Nino Storms
                              C. The Chimu Capital Chan Chan
                              D. Chimu Textiles: Featherwork and Gold Applique
                            XIII. The Mexica (Aztecs) of Mexico
                                A. Mythic Origins and the Gods
                                B. Lake Texcoco and the Chinampas
                                C. The Capital Tenochtitlan
                                D. The Templo Mayor
                                E. Malinalco and the Warrior Cult
                                F. Monumental Sculpture
                                G. Featherwork
                                H. Inlaid Skulls
                                I. Mixtec Goldwork
                                J. Post-Conquest Manuscripts
                              XIV. The Inca Empire
                                  A. Mythic Origins, Tiwanaku, and the Gods
                                  B. Andean Values
                                  C. The Capital Cuzco: Ceques
                                  D. Incan Stonework: Siting, Terracing, Huacas
                                  E. Masonry as Political Statement: From Pirka to Ashlars to Polygonals
                                  F. Machu Picchu
                                  G. Textiles and the Hierarchy
                                  H. The Quipu
                                  I. Guaman Poma de Ayala
                                  J. Metalwork Techniques
                                  K. Vessel Forms
                                XV. Eastern Woodlands Cultures
                                    A. Great Serpent Mound
                                    B. Cahokia
                                    C. Portable Arts
                                  XVI. Southwest U.S.
                                      A. Hohokam Desert Culture
                                      B. Anasazi
                                      C. Mimbres Pottery
                                      D. Hopi and Pueblo Peoples
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