Frank Willett (1997) African Art

The history of art in Africa takes us back to the origins of humanity, the cradle of civilization, the first signs of human cognition, of interaction with the material world, and the creation of visual symbols that represent and interpret them. In this course, you will :

• know the manifestations of rock art and its importance for the history of humanity.
• know the great African civilizations, their artistic manifestations, and their processes of cultural interaction.
• know the great changes generated by Christianity and Islam in Africa and their artistic manifestations.
• understand the impact of European empires in the modern era in Africa and the influence of African art on European artistic movements

Who should take this course?

The course is adapted to various audiences, covering professionals in the fields of History, Art History, Fine Arts, Heritage who seek to explore the theme, and all those who wish to learn more about African art history.