ARTH 303 - Contemporary African Art

Institution:

Savannah College of Art and Design

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Description:

This course examines the powerful influence of Western arts and culture on art and artists of Africa. The course seeks to establish the veracity of the concept termed Reciprocity or Symbiotic Existences between cultures and in the process, portray the reality in African art. Students learn about authentic traditional art/culture as well as the transitional and the modern/contemporary; at which stage, Western arts and culture replaces the religious-spiritual-functional arts of traditional, or ancient Africa. Prerequisite: Any 200-level ARLH/ARTH course.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.scad.edu

Phone Number:

(912) 525-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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