… 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 … world from the Renaissance to the present. Students discuss art in its socio-political context, focusing on factors that impacted the role of women in patronage and production. They investigate methodological approaches, master art … Asia Museum, the Skirball Museum, the Museum of African Art, the Pasadena California Art Museum, the Autry Museum, and the Vincent Price Art Museum. Galleries, artist studios, and other art-related events in and around the Los Angeles area may be …