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AAST 072 - Blues Aesthetic: Continuity and Transformation


Semester Offered: Second Semester
Full Course
Credits: 4 credits
Attribute: 4HU, 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. Consent of instructor required.
Enrollment Limit: 12
Instructor: J. Coleman
Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes
Cross List Information Cross-Listed with ARTS 071


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