Art History 280 - COLQ: SURVEY OF AFRICAN ART

Topics Course What is African Art? Why are so many different kinds of cultural expression from such a large and diverse continent categorized in the same way? This course emphasizes artistic creation from the perspective of artists by studying works from various African cultures. We will analyze the creation of African art as a subject of inspiration and research. African Diasporic arts and contemporary African art are discussed throughout the semester. Students examine both scholarly and popular interpretations of art to develop skills in critical analysis and visual literacy. The course incorporates visits to on-campus and Five College resources. (E) Group III