AADS 2278 Introduction to Caribbean Art
This course offers a survey of Caribbean art from the precolonial period to the modern day. It traces the regions artistic developments across a period of over 500 years, from the art of the earliest inhabitants; through the artistic expressions of enslaved Africans; to the modern art movements of the 20th century. While serving as an introduction to the diverse artistic traditions of the Caribbean, this course also introduces fundamental methods in art history: close looking, formal analysis, visual description, and critical interpretation.
Course overview
- Department
- African and African Diaspora Studies
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Undergraduate
Catalog details
- Satisfies core
- Cultural Diversity,Arts
Requirements fulfilled
- African and African Diaspora Studies: AADS electives numbered 2000 or above (at least six of the eight electives) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- University Core: Arts (All undergraduates)
- University Core: Cultural Diversity (All undergraduates)