ART-226: African and Afro American Art (2017-2018)

Catalog Info

Effective Term
Winter 2015
WebAdvisor Title
African and Afro American Art
Credit Hours
3.00
Contact Hours Per Week
3 (for 15-week classes)
Course Description

Provides a broad overview of the history of visual culture in different regions of continental Africa. Discusses different civilizations, which flourished in different parts of Africa from pre-historic time to the present. Offers study to native spiritual and ritualistic beliefs along with objects associated with and used in these various rituals and involved visual materials such as masks, helmets, costumes, weapons, body art, and other symbolic objects. Discusses African art in the Diaspora with focus on African artists in the Americas and the emerging African American art in North America. A field trip to a major museum is required.

Pre-requisites
ENG-081 eligible
Course Satisfies MACRAO Requirements
Yes
MTA Categories
  • Category 5: Humanities and Fine Arts
General Education Categories
  • Humanities and Fine Arts

Credit for Prior College-Level Learning

Options for Credit for Prior College-Level Learning
Other
Other Details

Department evaluation