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Art History Virtual Exhibition

African Sculptures Researched by Nicholas Deckard and Moly-Elsabeth Owens

January, 2019 by Ashley McLaughlin

In the cultures of western and central Africa, the spirit world and the physical world are deeply intertwined and have the ability to influence one another.  Accordingly, a great deal of African sculpture is made to establish a link between these worlds through ritual. In addition, African cultures also influence one another.  As shown in this collection of sculptures as well … [Read more...] about African Sculptures Researched by Nicholas Deckard and Moly-Elsabeth Owens

Filed Under: 2016 Spring, ART 386: Art of Africa Tagged With: adan, african sculptures, coiffure, democratic republic of the congo, democratic republic of the kongo, fang, figural rhythm pounder, gabon, game board, kisolo, kota, kuba, luba, mancala, nigeria, raffia, reliquary guardian, scarification, spotted figure, togo, yoruba

African Masks and Headdresses Researched by Paige Whitcomb

January, 2019 by Ashley McLaughlin

With over 3,000 diverse ethnic groups spread over 54 countries, Africa offers a huge variety of traditions, customs, and forms of art.  Among the most famous artworks produced on the continent are functional masks, which reflect the great importance of theater and masquerades in African education, ritual, and entertainment.  Different forms of masks include face masks, body … [Read more...] about African Masks and Headdresses Researched by Paige Whitcomb

Filed Under: 2016 Spring, ART 386: Art of Africa Tagged With: africa, bayaka culture, canvas, central african republic, democratic, raffia

African Masks and Headdresses Researched by Chaney Jewell

December, 2018 by Ashley McLaughlin

With over 3,000 diverse ethnic groups spread over 54 countries, Africa offers a huge variety of traditions, customs, and forms of art.  Among the most famous artworks produced on the continent are functional masks, which reflect the great importance of theater and masquerades in African education, ritual, and entertainment.  Different forms of masks include face masks, body … [Read more...] about African Masks and Headdresses Researched by Chaney Jewell

Filed Under: 2016 Spring, ART 386: Art of Africa Tagged With: africa, african art, african masks, art 386, bamileke, baule, buffalo, cameroon, chaney jewell, chokwe, cote d'ivoire, double-face mask, dyoboli koun, female figure, fon, igala, mali, marka, masks, n'tomo society, nda, nigeria, odumado. helmet mask, punu, zaire

African Masks and Headdresses Researched by Alexandra Thrower

December, 2018 by Ashley McLaughlin

            With over 3,000 diverse ethnic groups spread over 54 countries, Africa offers a huge variety of traditions, customs, and forms of art.  Among the most famous artworks produced on the continent are functional masks, which reflect the great importance of theater and masquerades in African education, ritual, and entertainment.  Different forms of masks include face … [Read more...] about African Masks and Headdresses Researched by Alexandra Thrower

Filed Under: 2016 Spring, ART 386: Art of Africa, Uncategorized Tagged With: african art, african masks, art 386, bamana, do society mask, dyoboli mask with antelope head, fertility body mask, fertility mask, helmet mask, ligbi, lipiko helmet mask, lumbo punu, makonde, masks, okuyi female spirit mask

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