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Nikki-Arts of Africa: November 2011
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Friday, November 11, 2011. Artists vs. Individuality. Both articles consisted of sexual nature that creates both controversy and strong point that was established through these artworks and the artists’ ‘so-called’ identity. The point of this blog and much of the topic discussed, is that of the fact that stereotyping and assuming an identity of someone will never change no matter the artist or subject, because that is what we, as the audience and crowd are programmed to learn/know. What is there identity?
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Bethany4Hisstory: Haitian Ritual Art
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Thursday, October 13, 2011. Women being possessed during Vodou ceremony, Haiti. October 14, 2011 at 7:04 AM. October 16, 2011 at 9:36 AM. I hope that when you go the Waterloo Center for the Arts you like the drapo there- they have a very good collection. Im glad you acknowledge your discomfort. Discomfort and confusion are important feelings for continuing to push our own development and self-awareness- especially in relation to the freedom and choices of other free individuals in the world. Reactions to...
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Nikki-Arts of Africa: Week 9 - African Connections
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Friday, October 14, 2011. Week 9 - African Connections. There are many different routes one can take when connecting what is known already about African arts and what is continuing to be seen and read. One thing that I’ve realized and observed so far about African culture is how sacred the rituals and beliefs of certain societies are. Participants actually believe and/or mock the act of spirits coming to visit the ceremony which takes place by physically possessing individuals and speaking and acting thr...
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Bethany4Hisstory: Why?
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Friday, November 4, 2011. When we discussed the articles in the groups it was interesting how everyone thought about the different articles, the quotes they chose, and why they chose them. The Swing by Yinka Shonibare. And the general question of Why? Why shouldn’t African artists be able to make any art they want? Why do people expect them to make strictly "traditional" African art? Why are African artists not being recognized individually for the art they create? November 4, 2011 at 10:17 PM. My name i...
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Nikki-Arts of Africa: September 2011
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Thursday, September 29, 2011. Baule vs. Mossi. Two objects that I would like to focus on are the Biiga. Figures made by the Mossi peoples as well as the Blolo Bla/Bian. Spirit Spouses) figures made by the Baule peoples. Although they are two diverse doll sculptures made by different cultures, they both signify some similarities, yet differences in meaning and relevance. The dream partner is always described as very beautiful and the Blolo. Some noticeable exterior details on the Biiga. Characteristics...
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Arts of Africa: Week Five
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Friday, September 30, 2011. Looking at the “Equestrian Figure” of the Je. Ee that the man riding the horse is larger than the horse itself. This emphasizes that men ar. E powerful and strong. But the horse could also be small and not have an elongated neck because of the material it was carved from, a wooden log. Horses are also seen as a sign of status. One may find that the rider may be a hero or an important fi. Gure in the commu. The figure on the right was made by. The Bamana people(s) of. Oth sexes...
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Bethany4Hisstory: Comparing Faces
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Friday, September 30, 2011. This last week in class we did a lot of comparing different objects and different cultures. I decided to compare the Akan Terracotta Funerary Sculptures with the terracotta and brass Ile Ife heads. October 1, 2011 at 4:44 PM. These are good choices for comparison, and you discussed the main points. A few tics: no apostraphe s for plurals, Ile-Ife is a place; the people were probably ancestors of the Yoruba. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). View my complete profile. Contempo...
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Bethany4Hisstory: October 2011
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Thursday, October 27, 2011. Monkey See, Monkey Do. When the Portuguese arrived in the Kongo the Kongolese also connected them with the other world. A Her followers select fragments from their study of foreign cultures and invest them with new meanings to create sacred symbols that will appeal to their vain and potentially troublesome spirit. Everything is re-shaped, re-symbolized, and re-presented. Thursday, October 13, 2011. Women being possessed during Vodou ceremony, Haiti. Friday, October 7, 2011.
