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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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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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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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Nikki-Arts of Africa: Baule vs. Mossi
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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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Nikki-Arts of Africa: Contemporary Artist Controversies
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Thursday, November 3, 2011. In the third reading that was assigned, it was apparent how these artists confront assumptions and projections. It was evident that Ouattara became very frustrated quickly with the interviewer (Thomas McEvilley) asking questions such as, “Where did you grow up? 8221;, “Where did you go to school? 8221; and so on. Santoni simply wanted to talk about his art. Why is that important anyways? November 8, 2011 at 7:03 AM. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). I'm currently a junior at...
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Verbal and Visual - Defining Boundaries in African Art
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Defining Boundaries in African Art. Overview of the Collection. World and Spirit World. National Museum of African Art. The Boundaries Between the Verbal and the Visual. There is a boundary in African art between the verbal message of an object and its visual aesthetic. Often times messages are depicted by the combination of images as apposed to words. The use of proverbs is especially prevalent in African societies. Click images to learn more. Create a free website. Create your own free website.
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Male and Female - Defining Boundaries in African Art
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Defining Boundaries in African Art. Overview of the Collection. World and Spirit World. National Museum of African Art. The Boundaries Between Men and Women. With this focus on a woman's fertility, comes the reverence of the mother. Often times in African cultures mothers are honored and held of high esteem for their contribution to society. Click images to learn more. Paris, France: Terrail/Edigroup, 2007) p. 202. Create a free website. Create your own free website. Start your own free website.
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Overview of the Collection - Defining Boundaries in African Art
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Defining Boundaries in African Art. Overview of the Collection. World and Spirit World. National Museum of African Art. Overview of the Collection. This online African art collection explores the many boundaries within African art and African culture. This collection first explores the boundaries between the visual and the verbal. Different societies in Africa deal with the verbal and the visual in many different ways. The objects chosen for this exhibit. Next, the collection looks at people within the s...
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Nikki-Arts of Africa: October 2011
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Friday, October 28, 2011. Interculturation and The "Other". Foreign cultures into their own visual structures so it gave them familiarity and understanding to the distant culture. Varying strategies were used among the differing African peoples. The travel of these pale-skinned peoples related to aspects of life and death and crossroads as the travel was made across the seas. In regards to the first article, some examples of the Benin people incorporating that perception and influence. There are many dif...
