ARTH 160 - African American Art History Survey

2023-2024 Catalog Year

Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0

This course will present the contributions of African American artists from 1850 through to early 21st century. The work of these artists will be contextualized by connecting each artist and movement in its historical period. The course content includes discussions of the social and political issues of the day including American imperialism, fairs and world expositions, the Works Progress Administration, Harlem Renaissance, the Civil Rights Movement and more. Connecting art, artists and their histories expands and enhances our understanding of history in art.