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CLASSICS 56

What is Art: Introduction to Early Global Art and Architecture (ARTHIST 1A)

UNITS:3-5
GRADING:Letter (ABCD/NP)
LEVEL:Undergrad
GER:WAY-A-II, WAY-EDP

This course explores the concepts of "image" and "art" across cultures and historical periods from pre-historic cave paintings, Egyptian pyramids, and Assyrian reliefs to medieval palaces and monasteries.

Syllabus for selected term:
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Sections

1 Term
Lecture 1Open
ID: 12608
0 / 30 enrolled
DAYS:Tuesday, Thursday
TIME:12 PM – 1:20 PM
LOCATION:TBD
INSTRUCTOR:
Pentcheva, Bissera
units

CLASSICS 56: What is Art: Introduction to Early Global Art and Architecture (ARTHIST 1A)

3-5 units · Letter (ABCD/NP) · GER: WAY-A-II, WAY-EDP

This course explores the concepts of "image" and "art" across cultures and historical periods from pre-historic cave paintings, Egyptian pyramids, and Assyrian reliefs to medieval palaces and monasteries.

Offered in Winter 2027 at Stanford University.

Winter 2027 sections

  • Lecture — Tuesday Thursday 12:00 PM – 1:20 PM — Pentcheva, Bissera (Undergrad)

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