A Survey of Paleolithic and Neolithic Art and Architecture
Out of Africa and through Arabia to Europe is the trajectory which this course follows in its survey of Prehistoric artwork. We will integrate very recent discoveries into a broad discussion of the development of images and, indeed, the earliest examples of what we label "art." We'll be looking at iconic artworks like the Venus of Willdendorf as well as delving into less-explored corners of Art History and even Magical Philosophy in this original lecture.
Recognize major prehistoric artworks and understand their historical significance.
Dr. Lily Filson has held the title of Assistant Professor for both private as well as state universities in the United States. She received her Ph.D. in the Philosophy of Formative Sciences and her M.A. in Italian Renaissance Art History; her educational fellowships include a European Research Council Grant Fellowship at the Universita' Ca Foscari in Venice, Italy, the Katerina...
The only thing I would change is to show pictures of the examples not just describing them
This class provided a general background for an art history class I already took. It really tied things together and piqued my interest. I have so many things I want to look up now. I do wish it was longer, but for the price it was a great value and time very well spent. Thank you.
very intresting
Very interesting.
The course was nice. Thank you!
Could use some subtitles, could barely understood what was being said.
Yes, it is what I want to learn about.
Interesting analysis and comparison
This course is great! I have a degree in anthropology, so I know of a few of these artifacts. Still, I am learning so much more than I already knew.
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Katan
Short but VERY good and informative. Dr. Lily is very knowledgeable, and she explains the concepts very clearly. I want to take more of her courses now.