ARTH 442
Arts of Colonial Latin America

Credit:  3 or 4 hours.


Introduction to the major art historical, stylistic and iconographic developments of several Latin American countries of the late sixteenth through eighteenth centuries. Themes to be investigate include: the pictorial representation of race; indigenous workshops, traditions, and the birth of European art academies; the constructions of gender; as well as the translation of styles. The course includes field trips to local museums and libraries. Previous introductory level art history of Latin American history course recommended. Same as LAST 442. 3 undergraduate hours. 3 or 4 graduate hours.