CLASSICAL INFLUENCES ON WESTERN ART AND SCIENCE

CLASSICS 206

Course Description

Explores the legacy of ancient Greek, Roman, and Near Eastern art and science in later historical periods of Western culture. Identify, analyze and critique the roots of western culture and to understand and interpret how classical cultures influence global arts and sciences past and present.

Prerequisties

None

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

3.89

1.25% from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

No change from Historical

A Rate

77.27%

7.24% from Historical

Class Size

-2.94% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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