ARTH 348 Art and Ritual

This course focuses on ritual as a critical tool to understand historical and contemporary visual arts of various cultures around the globe. Students study examples of art and ritual from the Middle East, the Mediterranean, Africa, Asia, and the Americas, recognizing the importance of contextuality with a special emphasis on cultural constructs of religion, the cycle of life, power, and sexuality. Student-led discussions, peer-to-peer activities, and presentations create opportunities for further exploration of art and ritual.

Repeatable: N
Formerly 22-2141
HU DEI GA
Requirements Junior Standing or Above (JR)
Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3