Decolonizing Art History
Students will examine how Indigenous artists reclaim narratives and challenge colonial perspectives in art.
Key Questions
- Analyze how Indigenous artists use traditional forms and symbols in contemporary contexts to assert sovereignty.
- Explain how art serves as a tool for decolonization and cultural revitalization.
- Critique the historical exclusion of Indigenous art from mainstream art historical narratives.
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