AFST 20451 - Introduction to African Art: From the Traditional to the Contemporary Moment

Institution:

University of Notre Dame

Subject:

Africana Studies

Description:

This course will examine the traditional art and culture of Sub-Saharan Africa. Specifically, the class will survey through readings, images and video the artistic and ritual practices of Yorubaland, the Kongo, Dahomey, and Mande. An important aspect of the course will be critically analyzing how the West has constructed an understanding of African art and culture as being primitive. The course will disrupt this predominant perspective by considering the region's worldviews, histories, mythologies, and diversity of creative expression. We will then consider the impact of colonialism, post-colonialism, and globalization on the evolution of art making in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.nd.edu

Phone Number:

(574) 631-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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