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From Caves to Cities: Prehistoric Art History
A Survey of Paleolithic and Neolithic Art and Architecture| Length | Under 3 weeks |
| Effort | 1-2 hours per week |
| Price | $ 15 |
| Subject | Art, Design |
| Level | Beginner |
| Languages | English |
| Video Transcripts | English |
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.
Who this course is for:
Art History students who want to review core material or anyone with an interest in ancient art!
What you'll learn
Recognize major prehistoric artworks and understand their historical significance.
Course syllabus
Meet the instructors
Dr. Lily Filson
Professor
Dr. Lily Filson presently teaches Art History Survey at a private American university. She received her Ph.D. in the Philosophy of Formative Sciences and her M.A. in Italian Renaissance Art History; she has been the receipient of other awards, including a European Research Council Grant Fellowship at the Universita' Ca Foscari in Venice, Italy, the Katerina Duskova Memorial Fellowship from the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, and the Syracuse University Florence Fellowship.
Her studies and career have brought her into contact with numerous artworks and sites that go beyond traditional art history survey courses; her lectures feature unique content and fresh perspectives on the greatest story ever told: why and how art is made and how we relate to it over time. She brings first-hand experience and a warm delivery style to her video lectures which bring ancient artworks to life.