HMUS 534 - Cultural Encounters 3 s.h.

This class explores material culture through the lens of global exploration and settlement from the sixteenth century to the nineteenth century. Emphasis is on the experiences and interactions of Native peoples, various European groups, and Africans and African Americans in North America, as well as the legacy of these encounters. Students are introduced to the decorative arts canon, but core readings and class discussion extend both the types of goods and the cultural perspectives covered. Students complete a final research project related to American material life.
Prerequisite(s): GrS. Permission of the instructor and the director is required for students not enrolled in CGP.