2019-2020 Undergraduate General Catalog


ANTH 370 Primitive Art (NW)

The course will primarily examine the "traditional" (Pre-European contact) pedestrian art produced in the three major areas: West Central Africa, Oceania, and North America. The primary focus will emphasize the role of art in specific cultural contexts. The analysis of art products of these major cultural areas will discuss the formal properties and aesthetic qualities that characterize the numerous styles within the traditions of these regions.

Credits

3

Core Requirements

Perspectives: Non-Western Societies, Cultures and Traditions