198. Experimental Course
Arts of Africa, Asia and the Americas
(This course will be replacing Arth 102)
The second half of the required introductory survey of world visual culture for the Art History major examines the art and architecture of Africa, Asia and the Americas. This interdisciplinary introduction to the discipline examines not only diverse objects and images, but also multiple approaches to understanding visual culture. Each lecture focuses upon a particular object, image or site paradigmatic of a particular period, style, regional school, or cultural connection. In addition, students will be exposed to a number of supplemental works within each lecture that will deepen their understanding of the primary works under discussion. Students will be trained to place works of art and architecture within their historical contexts, while also developing a critical vocabulary and familiarity with a variety of interpretive discourses.
Required of all Art History Majors who have not taken Arth 102. (If you took Arth 102 Great Works II and not Arth 101 Great Works I, or vice versa, please speak with Professors McPherson or Evans before signing up for this course.)
(Sean McPherson, R. Tripp Evans, Kim Miller, Leah Niederstadt)