Survey of Non-Western Art

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Prerequisite: Reading: Grade of C or better in RDG 091 or LTC 099, or satisfaction of other placement criteria. Writing: Grade of C or better in ENG 098 or LTC 099 or satisfaction of other placement criteria. ^ Introduction to the art of the non-western world including the Islamic World, India and Southeast Asia, China, Japan and Korea, the art of Oceania, Africa and the Americas. This survey addresses the visual traditions of these regions including art, sculpture, architecture, painting, ceramics and book cultures, from the prehistoric to the contemporary period. Throughout the course, emphasis will be placed on the cultural practices of the makers of the art objects and how these traditions inform the objects' meaning and use. (1.1) Fulfills the ECC/IAI General Education/Fine Arts requirement. IAI Course Number: F2 903N Proficiency Credit Not Available Pass/No Credit Not Available