AMER 0101 - Native American Fine Art: Beauty And Meaning

Institution:

Tufts University

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(Cross-listed as Environmental Studies 101.) Survey of the art of the indigenous people of the United States, incorporating atistic processes, cultural significance, history, and cross-cultural exchanges. Areas of study include selections from the Ancient Southwest, the Pueblos, Dine, Ancient Woodlands, Atlantic Coast, the Plains, and the Northwest Coast. Native privacy and sacredness respected. Guest artist. All topics include traditional, tourist, modern and pan-Indian contemporary art. Consideration of the impact of external interpretation by outside collectors, archaeologist, anthropologists, art historians, and museum professionals. This course meets the following distribution requirements: Please note: If more than one distribution area is listed, the course can be used to satisfy ONE area only. Arts This course meets the World Civilization Requirement This course meets the following culture options: Native American Culture

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.tufts.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 628-5000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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