AH 360 - African Art

3 Credit(s)

This course covers the outstanding arts of Africa, encompassing visual arts and architecture of ancient cultures, regional artistic traditions in more recent pre-colonial times, and contemporary art. Students gain an appreciation of the scope of this field while achieving an in-depth understanding of particular African artistic traditions, artists, and artworks within their historical and cultural contexts. The course also promotes an understanding of the arts of the African Diaspora, focusing on artistic expressions in Brazil, the Caribbean, and the United States.