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Excerpts from Humanities through the Arts.
Tapes may be purchased after the broadcast date by phoning Office Manager, (Deborah Harris) at 800.333.9764
- Broadcast 1
- Intro to Africa
--Slideshow backed up by "Graceland." Discussion of
the terms western and nonwestern. Geography of Africa with
a focus on forms of art. Circular vs. Linear culture. The
importance of ritual in traditional African Culture. (time: 7:00)
- African Drummer--In-class
performance by Lawrence Bowie, African Drummer. Lawrence
talks about his interest in drumming and discusses the significance
of drumming in African society as he performs. (time: 16:00)
- African Dance--Intro
to West African Dance. Two sections-Ashante Dance at Court;
Yoruba Spirit Dance. (time: 40:00)
- Broadcast 2
- African Visual Art--Religious,
ritual, and fertility objects of traditional Africa grouped
by use. Discussion of the elements of art as applied to
African Masks. ( time 35:00)
- The Modern Primitives--How
20th Century painters and sculptors were inspired by the arts
of Africa. Highlights: Gauguin, Picasso, Modigliani, Lipchitz,
Giacometti, Moore. (time 13:00)
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