Spring 2021, with Professor Lynne Cooney
Department of Art & Art History
Course meets: T/Th 5-6:15 pm, Distance Learning
This course offers a thematic examination of African art with an emphasis on the importance of women, a group recognized for their influence on and creation of artistic forms, yet seldom the exclusive focus of academic inquiry. Students will examine a diverse range of visual art forms throughout the African continent, in both historical and contemporary contexts. Although the course is organized thematically, students will be encouraged to interrogate these categories, exploring how specific art forms can fit into multiple categories. The thematic structure will allow students to compare similar art forms from different African cultures, such as pottery and masquerades. Lastly, this course will encourage students to question academic sources for potential biases, particularly in regard to the representation of women.
For more information, contact: Robin Greeley at robin.greeley@uconn.edu