ARTH 470 - Arts of Africa

Examines the visual arts of sub-Saharan Africa. Analyzes and investigates the content, materials, techniques and aesthetics of traditional African art within its cultural context. Includes the integration of function and ritual, as evidenced in the tribal objects and artifacts. Cross-Listed with ARTH 570

Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Irregular Schedule (see dept.)

Prerequisites -
Restriction by Major -
Restriction by Class - Junior or Senior standing

Notes - Students who are not Juniors or Seniors may request department permission to enroll in the course.

Keywords: art, history

Equivalent Courses: ARTH 570, ART 425, FA 425, FA 222
Updates: Course Rotation added 9/2014; Equivalent Courses updated 7/2014, Graduate Credit rescinded 7/2014, effective Winter 2015; Graduate Credit added 7/2011

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