History of African Art and Material Culture
ARHA 265
Spring 2027
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This course offers an introduction to the rich and varied visual arts of Africa. By examining certain visual practices that evoke a distorted understanding of the continent, the course confronts stereotypes about the African continent. There will be an examination of compelling objects that represent a variety of African visual cultures, both historical and contemporary. The course offers evidence of a continent with a history to counter the idea that Africa is "frozen in time" and that African "traditions" never change. Weekly readings aim to provide a comprehensive overview of the art of diverse ethnicities to counter the notion that "Africa is a country" and "a continent in isolation." |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA ART |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (Art History Minor)(Art History) |
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Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
A selection of articles, essays, and book chapters will be available on the course Moodle page and on electronic reserves.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Reading summaries, term paper, midterm exam, final exam. |
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| Instructor(s): Nwafor,Okechukwu Times: ..T.R.. 10:20AM-11:40AM; Location: TBA |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 19 | | SR major: 4 | JR major: 4 | | |
| | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 2 | JR non-major: 2 | SO: 4 | FR: 3 |
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