ArH 340 Survey of African-American Art

Examines the formation of African American cultural movements beginning in the 20th century and ending in the 21st century. Students will learn about the sociopolitical factors that shaped the art practices and aesthetic philosophies of Black visual artists who participated in movements like the Harlem Renaissance, New Negro Movement, and the Black Arts Movement, as well as their influence on the development of Black aesthetics in the 21st century.