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The Art of Africa: A Resource for Educators

Clarke, Christa (2006)

This title is in print.

Description

The rich and diverse artistic heritage of sub-Saharan Africa is presented in forty traditional works in the Metropolitan's collection. Included are a brief introduction and history of the continent, an explanation of the role of visual expression in Africa, descriptions of the form and function of the works, lesson plans, class activities, a map, comparisons, a bibliography, and a glossary.

These educational materials are made possible by Mr. and Mrs. Marvin H. Schein.

Table of contents

Goals and Design of this Resource

Map of Africa

Introduction to Africa
Geography
Peoples and Cultures
History

The Role of Visual Expression in Africa
Aesthetics
The Human Figure
Animals and the Natural World
Other Forms of Symbolism
Abstraction and Idealization
Surface
Form and Meaning
Religion and the Spiritual Realm
Art and Politics
Rites of Passage
Art and the Individual
Western Appreciation of African Art

Artists and Patronage
Artists in Africa
Patronage

Materials and Techniques
Wood
Ivory
Stone
Metal
Clay
Fiber
Painting
Other Materials and Media

Introduction to the Visual Materials

Quick List of the Works of Art

Descriptions of the Works of Art

Classroom Applications
Animals in African Art
The Power Behind the Throne
The Human Figure and Abstraction
African Art: Materials and Techniques
Art and the Cycles of Life
Masks and Headdresses
Comparisons for Classroom
Discussion

Glossary

Pronunciation Guide

Introduction to the Video

Selected Resources for Further Information
Resources for Students
Videography
Videos for Children
Websites
Author's Bibliography

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Authors

Christa Clarke

Keywords

African Art (General)

Print Titles

Arnold, Dieter, with an appendix by James P. Allen. Middle Kingdom Tomb Architecture at Lisht: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Egyptian Expedition. New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2008.

Ezra, Kate. African Ivories. New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1984.

Goldwater, Robert. "Art of Oceania, Africa, and the Americas." Metropolitan Museum of Art Bulletin, v. 27, no. 9 (May, 1969). New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1969.

Goldwater, Robert, Douglas Newton, Julie Jones, and Tamara Northern. Art of Oceania, Africa, and the Americas from The Museum of Primitive Art. New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1969.

LaGamma, Alisa. Echoing Images: Couples in African Sculpture. New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2004.

LaGamma, Alisa. Genesis: Ideas of Origin in African Sculpture. New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2002.

LaGamma, Alisa. Heroic Africans: Legendary Leaders, Iconic Sculptures. New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2011.

LaGamma, Alisa. The Recently Acquired Kongo Mangaaka Power Figure. Metropolitan Museum Journal, Vol. 43 (2008). New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2008.

LaGamma, Alisa, with an essay by John Pemberton III. Art and Oracle: African Art and Rituals of Divination. New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2000.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, introductions by Douglas Newton, Julie Jones, and Kate Ezra. The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Vol. 12, The Pacific Islands, Africa, and the Americas. New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1989.

Newton, Douglas. "The Art of Africa, the Pacific Islands, and the Americas: A New Perspective." Metropolitan Museum of Art Bulletin, v. 39, no. 2 (Fall, 1981). New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1981.

Vogel, Susan, ed., with Kate Ezra. For Spirits and Kings: African Art from the Paul and Ruth Tishman Collection. New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1981.

Webb, Virginia-Lee. Perfect Documents: Walker Evans and African Art, 1935. New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2000.

Online Titles

Biro, Yaëlle. "Tutsi Basketry." Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History. New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2000–.

Bridges, Nichole N. "Kongo Ivories." Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History. New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2000–.

Gagliardi, Susan Elizabeth. "Arts of Power Associations in West Africa ." Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History. New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2000–.

Gagliardi, Susan Elizabeth. "Divination and Senufo Sculpture in West Africa ." Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History. New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2000–.

Gagliardi, Susan Elizabeth. "Senufo Arts and Poro Initiation in Northern Côte dIvoire ." Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History. New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2000–.

Gagliardi, Susan Elizabeth. "Senufo Sculpture from West Africa: an influential exhibition at The Museum of Primitive Art, New York, 1963 ." Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History. New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2000–.

LaGamma, Alisa. "Ethiopia's Enduring Cultural Heritage." Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History. New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2000–.

LaGamma, Alisa. "Prime of Life." 82nd & Fifth. New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2013.