Arts 2L/INTL 24
A general introduction to the visual arts of Africa. This course covers diverse art forms, including architecture, ceramics, textiles, weaving, performance, painting and sculpture from antiquity to the present. Emphasis will be placed upon the religious, cultural, social, economic and political contexts of the art, including topics addressing gender issues and contemporary social/political awareness. We will work collaboratively, becoming actively involved in the learning experience. We will apply an interdisciplinary approach to art history including methods of analysis from intercultural studies, anthropology, history and cultural studies. Students will also learn basic skills in stylistic analysis and how to describe a work of art.For each of these files, right-click (Windows) or control-click (Mac) on the link to download the files to your computer. Instructor will provide any necessary passwords.
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FALL, 2015 syllabus - Arts 2L / INTL 24
Final Research Paper assignment and Extra Credit options
Group Presentation Topics and Guidelines
Some of the readings for the class are available here:
Introduction - Week 1:
Barbecuing my Big Nkisi
Class Reading 1
Changing Perceptions of African Art
For MONDAY, 9/28 - Link for Film is HERE
Link for WORKSHEET - Film Questions - HERE
Worksheet is DUE in class Wednesday, 9/30 - Please print out and answer
all questions before class
"Anonymous" has a Name and Nok & Ife Class Reading 2
Arts of Mali Class Reading 3
Class Reading 4 - East Africa
Study Resources for the Midterm Exam:
Midterm Term List and Reading Questions
Reading Questions - Week 2 - 4
Midterm Study Slide List
Midterm Study Slides
SAMPLE - Midterm slide identification
Web Resources for Study:
University of Chicago: Ancient Nubia
UNESCO: Lalibela, Rock-Hewn Churches
Final Exam Study Guide and Term List
Final Exam Study Slides