ART 375 - History of Non-Western Art

3 hours
A comparative study of the art forms of non-Western based societies. Attempts to provide a basis for aesthetic appreciation of the works of the majors: Africa, Oceanic, Pre-Colombian, Native Americas, Asian, and Islamic cultures. Participation in the Japanese Tea Ceremony at U of I’s Japan House and a tour of the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago are requirements of the course.
GER: Intercultural Understanding. Prerequisite(s): ART 281, ART 282 required for majors only. UG