ARTH 370 - The Arts of West Africa

Institution:

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

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Description:

This course represents a survey of the sculpture, architecture, pottery, textiles, body ornament and performance arts of Sub-Saharan Africa (the Western Sudan and the Guinea Coast of Africa from the Sahara to the Gulf of Benin). Objects will be examined in light of individual cultures and religions, traditions, and social and political change. (YR). 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Literature,Philosophy&Arts Department Course Attributes: Upper Division

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umich.edu

Phone Number:

(734) 764-1817

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Trimester

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