ARTH 491

Spring 2026 All Classes

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Topics in Art History

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Credit: 1 TO 4 hours.

Variable content; consult the Class Schedule for current topics.

1 to 4 undergraduate hours. 1 to 4 graduate hours. May be repeated if topics vary. Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of instructor.

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ARTH 491 class schedule data for spring 2026
CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
10383	Independent Study		ARRANGED	n.a.	Location Pending		Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/26-05/06/26 Special Approval: Instructor Approval Required
30646	Lecture-Discussion	VHG	10:30AM -11:50AM	MW	316 Art and Design Building	von Hesse, H	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/26-05/06/26 Credit: 4 hours Section Title: Africa and the Museum Section Info: This course examines the history of looted and unethically sourced African art kept in Western museums. Displays of such art reinforced imperial ideals of racial difference and thus contributed to perceptions about African cultures as “tribal,” “traditional” and “timeless.” Despite these racialist underpinnings, postcolonial African leaders appropriated museums to showcase African “cultural authenticity.” Finally, we will examine how African artists and activists are campaigning for alternatives to museums. Graduate Section. Meets with section ABU. Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
12454	Lecture-Discussion	VHU	10:30AM -11:50AM	MW	316 Art and Design Building	von Hesse, H	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/26-05/06/26 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Africa and the Museum Section Info: This course examines the history of looted and unethically sourced African art kept in Western museums. Displays of such art reinforced imperial ideals of racial difference and thus contributed to perceptions about African cultures as “tribal,” “traditional” and “timeless.” Despite these racialist underpinnings, postcolonial African leaders appropriated museums to showcase African “cultural authenticity.” Finally, we will examine how African artists and activists are campaigning for alternatives to museums. Undergraduate Section. Meets with section ABG. Restriction(s): Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.