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Rene A. Bravmann
ART H 205
Seattle Campus
Arts of Sub-Saharan Africa and Oceania from prehistoric times to the present and to the pre-Columbian arts of the Americas.
Class description
WINTER 2005. ART H 205 has several objectives: 1) to introduce students to a select number of cultures from some of the least known and understood portions of the world- the focus this quarter will be upon the Aborigines of Australia; the Asante of Ghana and those living in New York; herding peoples of Eastern and Sahelian Africa such as the Turkana, Jie, Nuer and Fulani; the Iatmul and Kawelka of Papua New Guinea; the Maya of Mexico and Guatemala etc. 2) to look at certain themes and art forms from these societies. 3) to examine what we think and say about these "Third World: peoples and to listen to what they are saying about themselves and us.
Student learning goals
General method of instruction
When films are used in the lectures they should be regarded as an important part of the class; they will be discussed immediately after their viewing.
Recommended preparation
Class assignments and grading
There will be two examinations in this class. These will consist of slide identifications, slide comparisons and contrasts, and essay questions based upon major issues raised by the course.
