NATIVE NORTH AMERICAN ART.

Catalog description

Cross-listed: IDST 340 . Pre-requisites: ENGL 201 . Satisfies: a university graduation requirement–diversity. This course tells the story of American art from indigenous perspectives. It explores over 4,000 years of artistic practices by the native peoples of North America, from the origins of the Northwest Coast style to contemporary art. Studies the relation between process, rituals, and the meaning of works of art. Also includes discussions of cultural appropriation, the ethics of collecting, and the role of museums in preserving and displaying art.