ARTH 135F - Latin America - Mexican Art History (formerly ART 116 F)

    Recent Professors
    Sarah Salcido
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026
    Class Size
    45 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of ARTH 135F
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3A · IGETC Area 3A · CSU GE Area C1
    Description
    54 hours lecture per term. This course is a survey of the visual arts and architecture of ancient, colonial, modern and contemporary Mexico, with a focus on the multicultural and ethnically diverse artistic traditions of the region. From the earliest civilizations to contemporary Mexican and Chicanx art, both traditional fine arts and popular art forms are studied within their various cultural contexts. Emphasis will be placed on indigenous arts and the impacts of colonization and nationalism on the various artistic developments of Mexico. This course satisfies the multicultural graduation requirement. Field trips may be required outside of regularly scheduled class time. Pass/No Pass or Letter Grade option. (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 8:00am–9:25am