Themes in the Art and Archaeology of Africa

Key information

Status
Module not running
Module code
154900155
FHEQ Level
4
Credits
15

Module overview

This provides a basic outline of key issues in the prehistory and history of art in Africa which enables students who so wish to continue their interests further in this area. It also provides an introduction to prehistory, technology and art that is relevant to other fields.

The module covers material from across the continent from the emergence of humans and their artefact-making capacity to African artists in the twentieth century. It includes rock arts, African technologies with attention to pottery sculpture and metallurgy, a range of sites from predynastic and dynastic Egypt to the Swahili coast that includes Ife, Asante and Benin in West Africa and the role of authority and power in the arts of central and southern Africa. It concludes by considering the relevance of Africa to the Americas.

Method of assessment

  • 500-word object analysis (worth 10% of marks)
  • 1,500-word essay (worth 30%)
  • Participation in lectures and tutorials (worth 10%)
  • Exam (in term 3): 2 hours (worth 50%)

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