ARTS 2J
History of Art: Arts of Africa, Oceania and Native North America
Course Description
This course is a general introduction to some of the many indigenous art traditions around the world, with emphasis placed upon traditional arts created for use in small-scale communities from the Americas, South Pacific region and Africa. Diverse art forms covered will include sculpture, painting, performance, ceramics, textiles and architecture from antiquity through the colonial period to the present. Topics addressing the religious, cultural, social, economic, and political contexts of the art, as well as the impact of colonialism and representations of indigenous arts in museums, will be explored. The course facilitates comparison of arts from indigenous peoples to other world art traditions and assess the contributions of indigenous arts in a global context.
Class Details
| CRN | Course | Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Loc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27624 | ARTS 2J | 60Z | ······· | TBA-TBA | Catie Cadge-Moore | ONLINE |
Class Materials: View textbook and/or other materials for this course available at the Bookstore.
Class Dates: This class runs from 2024-09-23 to 2024-12-13.
Class Syllabus: Download Syllabus
Footnote:
ARTS D002J.60Z: Fully ONLINE. This is an online class that does not have scheduled meetings. Students can log in anytime to do the required weekly course work. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning.
Course Details
- Units
- 4 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
- Weekly Lab Hours: 0
- Gen Ed
- General Education Class
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
- Also Listed As
- INTL 22
General Course Statement
- General Statement
- See general education pages for the requirements this course meets.
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory
- EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5.
Limitations on Enrollment and Entrance Skills
- Limitations on Enrollment
- Not open to students with credit in the cross-listed course(s).
- Also listed as INTL D022.
