… and cultural context. Deconstruction of the historiography of these peoples, and critical analysis of methods of display used in exhibiting the visual culture produced, is central to this course. Art History 141 (3 units) UC: CSU (offered … pre-Colonial past to the contemporary era with a focus on the social, political, economic, and philosophical conditions that have resulted in a culturally diverse artistic tradition. The contributions and influences of immigrants, Native … world from the Renaissance to the present. Students discuss art in its socio-political context, focusing on factors that impacted the role of women in patronage and production. They investigate methodological approaches, master art …