The Art of Africa: A Resource for Educators
216 pages
This title is out of print.
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.
Met Art in Publication
Middle Niger artist
13th century
Dogon blacksmith
16th–19th century
Dogon artist
19th–20th century
Bamana numuw (blacksmith)
15th–17th century
Bamana numuw (blacksmith)
15th–17th century
Bamana numuw (blacksmith)
19th–early 20th century
Bamana numuw (blacksmith)
19th–early 20th century
Bamana blacksmith
19th–mid-20th century
Senufo artist
19th–mid-20th century
Senufo artist
19th–mid-20th century
Bwa peoples
19th–20th century
Temne or Bullom artist(s)
ca. 1490–1530
Baga artist
19th–20th century
Francois Nicolas Voirin
ca. 1860–80
Zlan of Belewale
Sonzlanwon
before 1960
Baule peoples
ca. 1880
Baule peoples
19th–mid-20th century
Asante-Akan artist
19th–early 20th century
Akan artist
17th century (?)
Fon peoples, Danhomè Kingdom
19th century
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Citation
Clarke, Christa, and Rebecca Arkenberg. 2006. The Art of Africa: A Resource for Educators. New York: Metropolitan Museum of Art.