ARTH 296 - Exploring African, Asian, Middle Eastern, and Indigenous Art

3 Credit Hours

Designed to introduce students to the history of art and architecture of major societies beyond the Western tradition, the course focuses on how the subjects, styles, and techniques of these art forms reflect the diverse social customs and beliefs of African, Asian, Middle Eastern, and indigenous cultures. Exploring issues of globalization and cross-cultural exchange also broadens comprehension of the human achievements celebrated in these parts of the world.

Listed also as BWS 293

This course will satisfy the core area requirement in fine arts.

This course will satisfy the core requirement in multicultural studies.

DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY

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ARTH 296 - Exploring African, Asian, Middle Eastern, and Indigenous Art