Topics explore themes and problems, often reflect current research interests of the instructor, and supplement regular curricular offerings. Open to all interested students, including graduate students. Some background in art history desirable. For specific questions concerning preparation for a 190 course, please consult individual instructor. Detailed descriptions of current and future offerings in this series available on arthistory.berkeley.edu. Course may be repeated for credit when topic changes. Final exam not required.

Between the wake of the Black Power revolutionary movements of the sixties and the anti-apartheid resistance movement in the eighties, artist collectives in the global north and the global south created diverse modes of expression that sought radical change within oppressive racial climates. A comparative analysis will consider the similarities and differences between the visual lexicons of Black Consciousness in Southern Africa, Medu Art Ensemble, the Black Arts Movement in the United States, The Blk Art group, The Black British Art Movement and The Caribbean Arts Movement. This course fulfills the following HA Major requirements: Geographical area (E) and Chronological period (III).

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