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ANT 323V ANT 323V. Maya Art and Architecture. 3 Hours.

Same as Art History 347M, Geography 322M, and Latin American Studies 327 (Topic 5). Introduction to the artistic traditions of the ancient Maya, tracing their development up to the time of European contact. Students will examine various important themes of Maya culture including history, ritual, and cosmology as revealed in sculpture, hieroglyphs, painting, and architectural design. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Anthropology 323V, 324L (Topic: Maya Art and Architecture), Art History 347M, Latin American Studies 327 (Topic 5), Geography 322M, 356T (Topic: Maya Art/Architecture).