
The Arts of Africa Map | Michael C. Rockefeller Wing
This dynamic animated map visualizes the emergence of artistic traditions through the complex and interconnected history of migration, trade, and empire across Africa.
Articles, Audio, and Video

Video
Join a filmmaker, curators, and an international correspondent to learn about a series of short films that foreground twelve of sub-Saharan Africa’s distinct landmarks.
June 12

Video
Hear from local artisans who aim to preserve the vibrant architectural legacy of the remarkable Batammariba houses or sikien of Koutammakou.
May 31

Video
Explore the impressive stone wall ruins of the largest man-made structure in medieval sub-Saharan Africa.
May 31
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Essays

The site’s architectural layout and material culture have been key in understanding Great Zimbabwe’s settlement history and economic, social, and political organization.
May 27

A team of conservators and scientists have been investigating a selection of West African dance crests that will soon be on display.
December 6, 2024

African patrons and entrepreneurs quickly picked up the new technology, which circulated and flourished through local and global networks of exchange. Photographers, clients, and images moved across the region often traversing both national and ethnic boundaries.
March 1, 2017
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