ARTHIST 391 - Afro-Atlantic Religion,Art,and Philosophy

Institution:

Stanford University

Subject:

Description:

(Same as ARTHIST 191.) Afro-American graphic writing and other forms of visual communication including ancient rupestrian art and rock painting in Africa, and present-day forms in the Americas. The diversity of daily life, religion, social organization, politics, and culture with African origin in the diaspora. Contemporary Afro- Atlantic religions including: Palo Monte and Abakua in Cuba; Gaga in the Dominican Republic; Revival, Obeah, and Kumina in Jamaica; Vodun in Haiti; and Candomble and Macumba in Brazil. 4 units, not given this year

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stanford.edu/

Phone Number:

(650) 723-2300

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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