… North African, and Middle Eastern peoples from prehistory to ca. 1300. Art is discussed in its historical and cultural context. Among the cultures covered are: Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Persian, Greek, Roman, Early Christian, Byzantine, Medieval, … the development of the visual arts of Africa, the Pacific, and America (with an emphasis on the period before European contact). Art is discussed in its historical and cultural context. Deconstruction of the historiography of these peoples, and … 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 …