ARTT 270 - Survey of African Art

(ARTD, GEIR, GEEL, GCP)

A survey and analysis of the art and culture of major African regions. Emphasis on architecture, sculpture, painting, crafts, and performance with reference to cross-cultural and outside influences, religion, philosophy, and everyday life as they relate to the art of various African peoples. Field trips to museums and galleries. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101/ENGL 011. Three hours each week.

3 semester hours

Course Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

Master a specialized vocabulary to enable an informed discussion of African art.
Distinguish between the uses and variations of symbolism, as well as among the forms of various artistic media.
Trace historical periodicity with its continuities and disjunctions.
Distinguish and compare cultural differences found in works of art.
Analyze the function and meaning of an art object in its cultural context.
Identify and analyze works according to their salient styles, artists, and periods.
Write coherent essays addressing visual analysis and stylistic comparison.
Write a research paper drawing on a variety of print and electronic sources.

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