Course Description
This course is a survey of the visual arts (painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture and architecture) in selected non-Western societies. Students will examine works of art as expressions of the ideas and beliefs of artists within their cultural and social contexts. Humanities elective. IAI: F2 903N.
Prerequisite(s)
Appropriate assessment score or ENGL 1422 with a grade of C or better - Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course.
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Develop the ability to analyze art from different cultural, stylistic, regional and political perspectives.
- Identify objects used in traditional and artistic ways from various world cultures.
- Increase geographical knowledge as related to the study of Non-Western Art.
- Improve written and verbal communication through essays and presentations.
Topical Outline
1. Islamic Art
2. Art of South and Southeast Asia
3. Chinese and Korean Art
4. Japanese Art
5. Art of the Americas
6. African Art