Module #1 Introduction to Art and Architecture in Ancient Societies Overview of the course, importance of art and architecture in ancient societies, and an introduction to key concepts and themes
Module #2 Mesopotamia:Cradle of Civilization Early Mesopotamian art and architecture, including the Sumerians, Akkadians, and Babylonians
Module #3 The Art of Mesopotamia:Sculpture and Relief Mesopotamian sculpture and relief, including the Code of Hammurabi and the Ishtar Gate
Module #4 Mesopotamian Architecture:Ziggurats and Palaces Mesopotamian architecture, including ziggurats, palaces, and city planning
Module #5 Ancient Egyptian Art and Architecture:An Introduction Overview of ancient Egyptian art and architecture, including the Pyramids and the Great Sphinx
Module #6 Egyptian Sculpture and Painting Ancient Egyptian sculpture and painting, including tomb art and temple reliefs
Module #7 Egyptian Architecture:Temples and Tombs Ancient Egyptian architecture, including temples, tombs, and monumental architecture
Module #8 The Art of Ancient Greece:Classical and Hellenistic Ancient Greek art, including classical and Hellenistic sculpture, pottery, and architecture
Module #9 Greek Architecture:Temples and Theaters Ancient Greek architecture, including temples, theaters, and public buildings
Module #10 Roman Art and Architecture:An Introduction Overview of Roman art and architecture, including the Roman Republic and Empire
Module #11 Roman Sculpture and Painting Roman sculpture and painting, including portraiture and decorative arts
Module #12 Roman Architecture:Imperial Rome Roman architecture, including imperial buildings, forums, and monumental architecture
Module #13 The Art of Ancient China:Shang to Han Dynasties Ancient Chinese art, including the Shang, Zhou, Qin, and Han Dynasties
Module #14 Chinese Architecture:Palaces and Temples Ancient Chinese architecture, including palaces, temples, and monumental architecture
Module #15 The Art of Ancient India:Indus Valley to Gupta Period Ancient Indian art, including the Indus Valley Civilization, Mauryan, and Gupta periods
Module #16 Indian Architecture:Stupas and Temples Ancient Indian architecture, including stupas, temples, and monumental architecture
Module #17 The Art of Ancient Mesoamerica:Olmec to Aztec Ancient Mesoamerican art, including the Olmec, Maya, and Aztec civilizations
Module #18 Mesoamerican Architecture:Pyramids and Palaces Ancient Mesoamerican architecture, including pyramids, palaces, and monumental architecture
Module #19 The Art of Ancient Africa:Nubia to Benin Ancient African art, including Nubian, Axumite, and Benin cultures
Module #20 African Architecture:Pyramids and Temples Ancient African architecture, including pyramids, temples, and monumental architecture
Module #21 The Role of Art and Architecture in Ancient Societies Examining the role of art and architecture in ancient societies, including propaganda, spirituality, and monumentalism
Module #22 Artistic and Architectural Exchange in the Ancient World Exploring the exchange of artistic and architectural ideas between ancient societies
Module #23 Preservation and Conservation of Ancient Art and Architecture Discussing the preservation and conservation of ancient art and architecture, including challenges and successes
Module #24 The Legacy of Ancient Art and Architecture Examining the impact of ancient art and architecture on modern society and the contemporary art world
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Art and Architecture in Ancient Societies career
