ART 26 - Arts of Africa, Oceania,

    Recent Professors
    P. Johnson
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    50 students
    Difficulty
    4.4Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of ART 26
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3A · Cal-GETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 3A · IGETC Area 3B · CSU GE Area C1 · CSU GE Area C2
    Description
    Art 26 is a survey of the art outside the western European tradition, focusing on the major artistic traditions of Africa, Oceania, Indigenous North America, from ancient times up to the impact of European contact. The course focuses on the role of the visual arts in non-western cultural perspectives, including discussion of sacred ritual, social and cultural constructs, materials, andartistic creation. Emphasis is placed on the recognition of works from major civilizations, their artistic traditions, and what can be revealed about the cultures and peoples who created them from historical and cultural viewpoints. Course content includes the availability of a trip to an internationally recognized art venue. ADVISORY: Eligibility for English C1000 (formerly ENGL-1A). (A, CSU, UC, CAL-GETC) (C-ID ARTH 140)