Advanced Topics in Visual Anthropology

3 credits

Explorations of the intersections of art and anthropology, with a focus on the social processes that create art objects and experiences. Application of key theories and methods in visual anthropology to cross-cultural case studies. Emphasis on the role of aesthetics, politics, and economics in creating art worlds and sensory practices. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: ANTH 100. and third-year standing. ANTH 252 is recommended.