AIS 230 - American Indian Art and Contemporary Issues
Units: 3Introduces contemporary issues in American Indian art, including issues of cultural authenticity and ownership, legal foundations to protect American Indian artwork and artists, cultural misappropriation and theft (eg. pot-hunting), and (mis)representation in the marketplace. Promotes critical reading skills to analyze the social, material, and cultural context that informs artistic production a result of cultural contact in various historical periods.
