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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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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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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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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...
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Nikki-Arts of Africa: Art of African Masks and Masquerades
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Friday, September 23, 2011. Art of African Masks and Masquerades. The purpose of blogging thoughts about what we read in class relates back to making connections to events and concepts. This week we focused on the “ I am not Myself. September 23, 2011 at 10:31 AM. September 23, 2011 at 12:56 PM. I also found a connection between what we talked about in class and what we experienced with Nani. It really brings together everything that we have been talking about in regards to how it is not necessarily ...
