ARTH220

SUB-SAHARAN AFRICAN ART

Also listed under 1 other title
  • SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA ART
Department
Art History
Terms offered
4
Data refreshed
Jun 27, 2026

Description

Section information text: This seminar will highlight major issues in the study, interpretation and preservation of the arts of Sub-Saharan Africa, including recent studies challenging previously conceived beliefs regarding the art and architecture of this extensive, diverse region. Seminar participants will also explore the complex legal and ethical issues connected to African arts such as where and how objects are displayed in museums and other venues, disputed claims of ownership and future strategies for resolution.

Syllabi

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Offering history & forecast 2015–2020

2015
2020
Sections offered by academic year and season, with estimated offering chances for future years above the divider
YearFallSpringSummerIntersession
2030 2030 Fall: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 fall terms since 2018. 2030 Spring: 13% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 2 of 9 spring terms since 2018. 2030 Summer: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 summer terms since 2018. 2030 Intersession: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 6 intersession terms since 2020.
2029 2029 Fall: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 fall terms since 2017. 2029 Spring: 15% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 3 of 10 spring terms since 2017. 2029 Summer: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 summer terms since 2017. 2029 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017.
2028 2028 Fall: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 fall terms since 2016. 2028 Spring: 15% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 3 of 11 spring terms since 2016. 2028 Summer: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 summer terms since 2016. 2028 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017.
2027 2027 Fall: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 fall terms since 2015. 2027 Spring: 17% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 4 of 12 spring terms since 2015. 2027 Summer: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 summer terms since 2015. 2027 Intersession: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017.
2020 Not offered 1 section Not offered Not offered
2019 Not offered Not offered Not offered No data for this term
2018 Not offered 1 section Not offered No data for this term
2017 Not offered 1 section Not offered Not offered
2016 Not offered Not offered Not offered No data for this term
2015 Not offered 1 section Not offered No data for this term
Forecast Under 15% 15–39% 40–69% 70–89% 90%+ Not enough history
Fall Spring Summer Intersession Darker means more sections Not offered No data for term

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Meeting times

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Credit-bearing sections of ARTH220
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Spring 2020Barbara A. BeallLecture1 14 of 15 enrolled37794
Spring 2018Barbara A. BeallLecture1 7 of 15 enrolled35732
Spring 2017Barbara A. BeallLecture1 12 of 15 enrolled35732
Spring 2015Barbara A. BeallLecture1 11 of 15 enrolled34115