Listed in: Art and the History of Art, as ARHA-270 | Black Studies, as BLST-293
Rowland O. Abiodun (Section 01)
(Offered as ARHA 270 and BLST 293 [D]) The course of study will examine those African cultures and their arts that have survived and shaped the aesthetic, philosophic and religious patterns of African descendants in Brazil, Cuba, Haiti and urban centers in North America. We shall explore the modes of transmission of African artistry to the West and examine the significance of the preservation and transformation of artistic forms from the period of slavery to our own day. Through the use of films, slides and objects, we shall explore the depth and diversity of this vital artistic heritage of Afro-Americans.
Fall semester. Professor Abiodun.
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Students who enroll in this course will likely encounter and be expected to engage in the following intellectual skills, modes of learning, and assessment: Emphasis on written work, readings, independent research, oral presentations, visual analysis and museum visits.
Section 01
M 8:30 AM - 9:50 AM FAYE 217
W 8:30 AM - 9:50 AM FAYE 217
This is preliminary information about books for this course. Please contact your instructor or the Academic Coordinator for the department, before attempting to purchase these books.
| ISBN | Title | Publisher | Author(s) | Comment | Book Store | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flash of the Spirit: African and Afro-American Art and Philosophy | Vintage 1st Vintage Books edition 1984 | Robert F. Thompson | Amherst Books | TBD | ||
| Face of the Gods: Art and Altars of Africa and the African Americas | Prestel 1993 | Robert F. Thompson | Amherst Books | TBD | ||
| Santeria: African Spirits in America | Beacon Press 1993 | J. M. Murphy | Amherst Books | TBD | ||
| Guinea's Other Suns: The African Dynamic in Trinidad Culture | Majority Press 1991 | Maureen Warner Lewis | Amherst Books | TBD | ||
| A Short Guide to Writing about Art | Pearson, 11th edition, 2011 | Sylvan Barnet | Amherst Books | TBD |
These books are available locally at Amherst Books.