Africa
Human life, which is understood to have begun in Africa, developed over millions of years and radiated beyond the continent of Africa. The earliest African art dates to 77,000 years ago. While interpretation of this art is conjectural at best, the clarity and strength of design and expression in the work is obvious.
AFRICA ASSIGNMENTS (see corresponding # and links below)
none - head on over to canvas :)
- Read this: Africa Key Ideas for an introduction.
- And this: "What is African Art" from the British Museum. (It is written for teachers but please read throughout. Play close attention (maybe even jot down a few notes ;) to sections on woodcarving, masks, and costumes)
- We will start with the presentations and Art Sheets on Friday. Assignments are listed below. Please read/watch the Khan Academy link below to be ready to present on your assigned work beginning on Monday. The order may be slightly askew so please be ready to go in case :)
- Read through the College Board's African Art Curriculum Framework
AFRICA ASSIGNMENTS (see corresponding # and links below)
none - head on over to canvas :)
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1. Conical tower and circular wall of Great Zimbabwe
2. Great Mosque of Djenne -Monday market at the Great Mosque 3. Wall plaque from Oba's palace -contextual photo of Oba of Benin 4. Sika dwa kofi (Golden stool) -contextual photo 5. Ndop (portrait of King Mishe miShyaang maMbul) -contextual photo 6. Power figure (Nkisi n'kondi) -additional photo 7. Female (Pwo) mask 8. Portrait mask (Mblo) -contextual photo 9. Bundu mask -contextual photo - Additional contextual photo #2 10. Ikenga (shrine figure) 11. Lukasa (memory board) -contextual photo 12. Aka elephant mask -contextual photo #1 - Additional contextual photo #2 13. Reliquary figure (byeri) 14. Veranda post of enthroned king and senior wife |
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