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Anthropology

ANTH 341 Art, Culture and Power (1)

This course focuses upon art as a dynamic process involving not only the human creation of objects, but the circulation of these objects within the various social, cultural and historical contexts which give them meaning. Provides a foundation in the anthropological study of art, aesthetics, museums and material culture. Special attention will be given to the arts of Native North America, Africa and Oceania.

Prerequisite: No prerequisites, though ANTH 150 or ANTH 231 or a background in Art is recommended.

• Offering: On demand
• Instructor: Dobkins