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AR 347:01 Non-Western Survey: African
Steven Michael Vroom, Instructor
Course Description: This course surveys the traditional and contemporary forms of Africa: sculpture, painting, metal work, architecture, textiles, and ceramics Through the study of these materials we will explore issues of African aesthetics and design, artistic identity, gender issues, and the social and political implications of art production
Course Requirements:[1] A four page research paper about an individual work of African art {30 %}, [2] The Mid-Term Exam {30 %}, [3] The Final Exam {40%}.
Required Texts:
Willet, Frank, African Art
Thompson, Robert Farris Flash of the Spirit
Syllabus {subject to revision}
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Weekly Topic Reading
1. Introduction and Course Philosophy
Willet Chapter 1
2. Different Approaches and Methodologies:
Willet Chapter 2
A brief history of the Study of African Art
3. Cave Paintings
Willet Chapter 3
4. Ancient Sculpture
Willet Chapter 3
5. Ancient Sculpture {Continued}
Willet Chapter 3
6. African Architecture
Willet Chapter 4
Thompson Chapter 4
7. African Architecture {Continued}
Review for Mid-Term
8. Mid-Term Exam
9. Appearance and Interpretation in African Sculpture
Willet Chapter 5
Thompson Chapter 1
10. Further Investigation into Form and Meaning
Willet Chapter 6
11. Style and Significance
Willet Chapter 6
12. Aesthetics and Individual Artists
Willet Chapter 6
Paper Due
13. Current African Art
Willet Chapter 7
14. Current African Art {Continued}
Willet Chapter 7
Review for the Final Exam
15. The Final Exam
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