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HAVC 118Art of the Contemporary African Diaspora

5 creditsGE ERUndergraduateStudent Option

Considers contemporary art by African artists operating in metropolitan centers, as well as Afro-British, Afro-Caribbean, and African-American production. Topics are organized thematically and address constructing and deconstructing the idea of Africa; cultural authenticity; diaspora; Creolite and creolization; hybridity; cosmopolitanism; post-black; and globalism in the arts.

Prerequisites

Background in history of art and visual culture recommended. Enrollment is restricted to sophomores, juniors, and seniors.

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When it runs

Fall 2025Open Fall 2025

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Lecture
Tue Thu 11:40am–1:15pm
R Carson Acad 240T. Schilaro Santa RosaOpen 33/70

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