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ARHA295
Introduction to the Arts of Africa
ARHA295 FA
Crosslistings: AFAM287, AFST287
Not Currently Offered
This course offers an introduction to the visual arts and
the diverse cultures of West and Central Africa. The focus
will be upon the objects within the context of the cultures
that created them. We will look at works of art not just
as aesthetic creations, but also as historical documents
that tell us much about the religion and the thought of the
peoples who produced them. With the help of anthropological
texts, we will also look at symbolism in art, with
particular attention to the ritual for which the works were
created.
MAJOR READINGS
Willett, AFRICAN ART
Robert Thompson, AFRICAN ART IN MOTION
Vansing, AFRICAN ART IN HISTORY
Achebe, THINGS FALL APART
Mark, THE WILD BULL AND THE SACRED FOREST
xerox excerpts: Victor Turner, THE FOREST OF SYMBOLS
plus articles, and chapters from diverse sources.
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Final exam; Mid-term exam, 3
page paper, 8-10 page term paper; FIELD TRIP REQUIRED.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
Unless
preregistered students attend the first class meeting or
communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first
class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE:
Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the
Registrar's Office.
COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Lecture
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA ART
Prerequisites:
None
Last Updated on MAR-22-1999
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