ARTH 22000 - African Art

Course Credit: 1
(AFST)
This course will introduce by region the art and architecture of the African continent from the prehistoric to early modern periods. Representative groups will be explored in depth by considering the impact of historical, geopolitical and social development on traditional art forms/visual culture. Emphasis will be placed on ubiquitous themes such as rulership/social status, gender, performance/ritual, and belief systems. Recommended: ARTH 10100 or ARTH 10200, AFST 10000, or HIST 23100 is recommended as a prior course. [C]