ARTH 271 Introduction to Canadian Art

• Instructor: Dr. Joana Joachim

In this course, we will endeavour to explore some gaps in Canadian art history. Looking past the contemporary moment, this course will be focusing on Black Canadian art before the 1950s. We will examine the cultural and historical contributions of Black people to this country and think critically about the disciplines of museology, curating and art history. We will develop an understanding of key moments in Black Canadian history and harness skills to discuss art from critical perspectives considering issues around identity, gender, race, sexuality, and class in those contexts.