- Francophone Visual Cultures

Catalog description

An examination of French and Francophone visual arts from the 19th century to the present day. You will delve into how Francophone artists from Africa and its diaspora have shaped Francophone visual identities in the 1960s and 70s and early 21st-century globalization. Studying works in Francophone cinema, sculpture, photography, graphic novels, installation art, and digital creations, you will build a comprehensive understanding of Francophone visual cultures. Taught in French, the course bridges visual content with literature. This course will be of interest to students seeking to broaden their understanding of contemporary Francophone visual cultures and with creative interests.