Art History 212 - African Visual Cultures

Institution:

Wheaton College - Massachusetts

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Description:

This course provides an introduction to the rich, diverse and inspiring world of African art. We will exmine the varied ways that African art has shaped and been shaped by the histories and cultural values of different African peoples, both in the past and during the present day. This course will strengthen the student's ability to critically assess the role of art in Africa for the people who produce and use it, and will provide an understanding of the role of African art in the West for the people who collect, exhibit, view and study it. Topics of study will include social, political, religious, philosophical, gendered and aesthetic practices. (Kim Miller) Connections: Conx 23001 African Worlds

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wheatoncollege.edu

Phone Number:

(508) 285-7722

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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