A survey of major buildings, urban plans, and designed landscapes in Latin America from the 1st century CE through the 20th century. The course will analyze the intersections of architecture, planning, and power in indigenous, colonial, and post-colonial contexts, foregrounding the interdependence of the arts. Taking as a point of departure the interplay of land, nature, images, and buildings in histories of conquest and the exercise of power, it will also investigate the ways artists and their patrons used representations of cities and landscapes to shape the idea of the Americas for diverse audiences and to advance political and social agendas.

Units: 1

Max Enrollment: 25

Prerequisites: ARTH 100 or ARTH 200 recommended. Not open to students who have taken ARTH 333.

Distribution Requirements: ARS - Visual Arts, Music, Theater, Film and Video

Typical Periods Offered: Every other year

Semesters Offered this Academic Year: Spring

Notes: This course is also offered at the 300-level as ARTH 333.