ART-123: Art of Africa

Department
Credits 3.00
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Instructional Method
Lecture
Explores art of the major geographic regions and cultures of sub-Sahara Africa. Various mediums are examined, including both wood and bronze sculptural figures, painted sculpture, ceremonial objects, power images, and bush spirit and ancestor worship objects. In addition, the evolving role of the artist in society is discussed. Students will examine significant African artworks in the National Museum of African Art in Washington, D.C. or other local collections. Fulfills the general education requirement in fine arts. [3 credits]