Introduction to Afro-American Art is a historical survey examining the evolution of African American art from African heritage to the 1970s.
Requirements include one midterm with slide identification, three short reading summaries, and two longer analysis papers, with reading responses taking longer than expected.
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Anthony Black is described as a caring and funny instructor who fosters an interesting, discussion-based environment. While some find the course manageable and worth the effort, others note that the midterm requires significant memorization of slide identifications.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 3.82 GPA, 91.1% A/AB (n=45 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.91 GPA, 93.9% A/AB (n=49 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.41 GPA, 69.8% A/AB (n=43 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.
Historical reviews for Freida Tesfagiorgis describe the material as interesting and tests as fair, though lectures can be difficult. Reviewers note the content is relatively engaging but warn that the lecture format may be challenging.
ANTHONY BLACK is recorded teaching in Spring 2014, Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Fall 2016, Spring 2017, Fall 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Fall 2025, Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
FREIDA TESFAGIORGIS is recorded teaching in Spring 2007, Spring 2009, Spring 2010. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
JEANNE ESSAME is recorded teaching in Spring 2013. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
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| Section | Mode | Enrolled / capacity | Waitlist |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | Classroom Instruction | 20 / 60 | 2 |
| LEC 001 | Classroom Instruction | 36 / 60 | 0 |
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Anthony Black teaches an impactful course that some find hard but worthwhile, while others describe it as interesting, manageable, and easy.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.89 GPA, 94.8% A/AB (n=58 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.91 GPA, 93.9% A/AB (n=49 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.41 GPA, 69.8% A/AB (n=43 letter grades).
Requirements include one midterm with slide identification, three short reading summaries, and two longer analysis papers, with reading responses taking longer than expected.
The discussion-based format encourages participation, and Black is supportive, though lecture slides are not available online.
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8 earlier forecasts · 0.13 GPA average error.
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1283 courses over the same term, each with at least 30 recorded letter grades. Cross-listed courses count once. GPA is not a measure of difficulty or teaching quality. The typical course is the median by recorded grade count; tied values are not counted as lower. Grade counts describe course scale, not unique students or typical section size.
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Introduction to Afro-American Art
Recorded 2026-09-07Introduction to Afro-American Art
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