Introduces the visual and material cultures of the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia, from prehistoric times to 1400 CE. Examines how images, objects, and monuments have been made, experienced, and used by groups of people with diverse religious beliefs, philosophical ideas, social organizations and cultural traditions. Students will examine significant original artwork from this period firsthand in area museums. Fulfills the general education requirement in Fine Arts and Intercultural Knowledge. [ 3 credits ]