ART 3700 - Oceanic Art (3)

When Offered: Fall. Alternate years
GEN ED: Junior Writing in the Discipline (WID)
This course examines the visual arts of the Pacific Islands, Australia, New Zealand, and New Guinea, including tattooing and other body adornment practices, architecture, sculpture, and textiles. The course explores the ways oceanic arts since the 18th century embody resistance and survival through the continuity of traditional art forms as well as work in more contemporary media and styles. Lecture three hours.
Prerequisites: sophomore standing or consent of the instructor and R C 2001 or its equivalent.