Course Description:

This course surveys the visual culture of Mesoamerica and South America from pre-history to the Spanish conquest. The comparative analysis of social, religious, political, and economic messages sent by these objects and monuments will elucidate patterns of interaction, continuity, disjunction, and adaptation through time and space. Discipline specific approaches and vocabulary will be introduced and individual works will be analyzed in relation to their political, social, religious, economic, cosmological, and philosophical contexts. Cultural awareness and visual, stylistic, and cultural literacy will be emphasized, both within and across geographic regions and times. Recommended Prep: ENGL V01A or concurrent enrollment. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. C-ID: ARTH 145.

Meets General Ed Areas:

Cal-GETC Area 3A: Arts, CSU Area C1: Arts, IGETC Area 3A: Arts, VCCCD GE Area 3: Arts and Humanities, VCCCD GE Area (Pre-Fall 25) C1: Fine/Performing Arts, VCCCD GE Area (Pre-Fall 25) F1: Ethnic/Gender Studies

Course Corequisites:

NONE

Recommended Prep:

ENGL V01A or concurrent enrollment.

Field trips

may be required.

Section Information as of 21-JUL-2026 01:07:11 PM

• CRN: 33338
• Instructor: Werness-Rude, Maline
• Section Corequisites: NONE
•  Participates in Zero Textbook Cost Program
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• Delivery Mode: This is a fully online class without pre-scheduled meetings.
• Course Materials: Ventura College Bookstore

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