AAAS 376 - West African Art

Institution:

Washburn University

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Description:

NW H/W Introduction to the rich visual art traditions of West Africa. Emphasis is given to the major art-producing cultures of the Western Sudan and the Guinea Coast, including the pre-historic cultures of Nigeria, Mali, and Ghana. The diverse forms of figure sculptures and masquerade performance and meanings of these arts in historical and cultural contexts are examined. (Same as HA 376.) LEC

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.washburn.edu

Phone Number:

(785) 670-1010

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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