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The African Cultural Root

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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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