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ARTS 072 - Blues Aesthetic: Continuity and Transformation


Semester Offered: First Semester
Credits (Range): 3 Hours
Attribute: 3 HU, CD

The emphasis of this course is upon the thesis that the Black or ‘Blues Aesthetic’ is a cultural perspective that emerges from within the experiences of Black people, facing the socio-political and economic conditions of modern and contemporary America. Our focus will be upon the traditions of African American music, literature, theater/film, and specifically the visual arts. Enrollment Limit: 12.
Instructor: J. Coleman
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Cross Reference/Cross Listing Information
This course is cross-listed with AAST 072.


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