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2008-2009 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2008-2009 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived]

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ARTH 388 - Introduction to African Art


3 hours

Description
This course will introduce students to the multi-faceted arts of Africa, from traditional forms to contemporary artistic manifestations. Students will be introduced to the broad spectrum of works, issues, practices, and belief systems which are often radically different from those with which they are familiar but which challenge their perception of the visual arts and their definition of aesthetics.

Prerequisite/Corequisite
Prerequisite: Art 271 and 272, or passing a proficiency test. Art 100, 151, and 401 do not fulfill the art history requirement for art majors.

General Education Credit
General Education Credits [GE2000: Multicultural Studies-International Cultures]

Cross-listed
(Also listed as African and African American Studies 334.)


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