ARTH 349. Body Adornment, Masks and Masking in Africa. 3 Hours.
Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. An in-depth examination of the body in Africa with regard to its ontological, biological and cultural significance; its embellishment for aesthetic and other purposes; and its partial or total concealment (through masking) to mediate between the spiritual and physical world.
Art History, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) with a concentration in art historical
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