ARTS 1530 — - Art History: Africa, Asia, Oceania and the Americas
This course introduces artistic traditions of people in in Africa, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas and explores how examples drawn from historical and contemporary sources convey expressive meaning, relate to religion and philosophy, and reflect historical, political, and economic conditions. Rather than attempt to gain a comprehensive knowledge of a single region or culture, specific topics of inquiry provide insights about how material choices, forms and designs communicate knowledge related to spiritual beliefs and cultural traditions. Through readings and research, the course examines both Western and local/indigenous perspectives related to art around the globe. Lecture: 3 hours Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1005 or ENGL 1005A or ENGL 1010 (may be taken concurrently) or ENGL 1010A or English Wrtg Course Placement Course completes the following requirements: Fine Arts Critical Thinking Diverse Perspectives Humanities Requirement URI/RIC Transfer General Education Transfer Opportunity: Yes