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ARC/ARH 312 European & Mediterranean Prehistoric Art and Archaeology

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Aix-en-Provence, France

Dates: 8/30/22 - 12/15/22

Study + Internship in Aix-en-Provence

ARC/ARH 312 European & Mediterranean Prehistoric Art and Archaeology

ARC/ARH 312 European & Mediterranean Prehistoric Art and Archaeology Course Overview

OVERVIEW

CEA CAPA Partner Institution: IAU
Location: Aix-en-Provence, France
Primary Subject Area: Art History
Instruction in: English
Course Code: ARC/ARH 312
Transcript Source: Partner Institution
Course Details: Level 300
Recommended Semester Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 45
Prerequisites: Two semesters of Composition Classes and/ or General aesthetics and visual analysis course.

DESCRIPTION

This course deals with the apparition and the development of European and Mediterranean societies from the arrival of the first modern humans| known as Cro-Magnon, until the birth of the Celtic aristocracies at the dawn of the Roman conquest. Within the chronological framework of the course, illustrated by major archaeological sites and artefacts, topics discussed include art (cave art, prehistoric "Venuses"), genders, identities, power & birth of leadership, ancient religious beliefs (shamanism, Mother Goddess worshipping, solar cults?). Typically includes field studies to sites in Provence.


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