ARTH 22000 - African Art

Course Credit: 1
Maximum Credit: 0

(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, ARTH-10200, AFST-10000, or HIST-23100 [AH, GE, W]