Art History 104 - Indigenous Arts of Africa,Oceania,and North America

Institution:

Colgate University

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Description:

C.A. Lorenz This course is an introduction to the art of the indigenous peoples of Africa, Oceania, and North America. Representative cultures from each area are chosen to illustrate the forms, styles, and meanings of indigenous art. The course also explores themes such as the role of art in the life cycle, the use of art as an instrument of power, the concept of masking, etc. Finally, the course examines tradition and change in indigenous arts in the modern world. Open to first-year students and sophomores, or by permission of instructor.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.colgate.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 228-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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