ARTH 124 - Native American Arts:Spirited Materials and Technologies

Institution:

Alfred University

Subject:

Art History

Description:

2 hours. Native American arts are as numerous as the ecosystems of the continent, and incorrigibly undermine our ability to categorize artifacts. This course introduces students to art from a variety of cultures that Westerners long dismissed as "primitive." Our reevaluation premises that all art performs a function and that artists contribute to the orderly functioning of society. The class is organized by focuses on materials and environmental influences. Particular emphasis will be placed on relating materials, style, and iconography to religious, political, and social contexts. (C)

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.alfred.edu

Phone Number:

(607) 871-2111

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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