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The Museum for African Art's Education Department is dedicated to increasing awareness, understanding, and appreciation of African art and culture.
"Little Senegal" vs. the New Harlem Renaissance: Senegalese Immigrants and the Gentrification of Harlem by Victoria Ebin
January 21, 2010Victoria Ebin's paper, "'Little Senegal' vs. the New Harlem Renaissance: Senegalese Immigrants and the Gentrification of Harlem" is part of the Immigrants online publication.
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One Family's History: A Microcosmic History of West African Migration by Enid Schildkrout
June 30, 2009Enid Schildkrout's introductory remarks from the groundbreaking symposium, Immigrants: Africans in New York.
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Immigrants: Africans in New York Symposium Abstracts and Biographies
June 30, 2009The symposium, Immigrants: Africans in New York created a space where scholars came together and presented information on their research into African immigrants in New York City in comparative and historical perspective, African immigrant communities in New York City, issues of gender among African immigrants in New York City, and the old and new African Diaspora in New York City. Peruse these abstracts of papers presented to get a glimpse into each of these topics and beyond.
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Immigrant New York at the Turn of the Twenty-first Century by Nancy Foner
June 30, 2009Nancy Foner's paper, "Immigrant New York at the Turn of the Twenty-first Century" is part of the Immigrants online publication.
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A Congo Chronicle: Patrice Lumumba in Urban Art
January 8, 2009A Congo Chronicle: Patrice Lumumba in Urban Art is the first major exhibition dedicated to Congolese popular painting. During the past thirty years, one of its main subjects has been the dramatic political career of Patrice Lumumba, a major figure in the Congolese independence movement who has become an important symbol of African self-determination.
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Grass Roots: African Origins of an American Art
September 1, 2008This guide approaches the study of history through the ancient craft and modern art of basketry. It encourages an interdisciplinary study by students as they integrate their understanding of history, geography, social studies, and art. While the importance of baskets as agricultural tools has diminished, basketry still serves as an expression of an artistic vision, cultural identity, and as a source of income for many people.
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At Arm's Length: The Art of African Puppetry
February 17, 2006At Arm's Length: The Art of African Puppetry juxtaposes two different African sculptural and theatrical traditions--South African puppets created by the Handspring Company from Cape Town and Malian puppets from the Sogolon Troupe in Bamako.
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Reflections: African Art Is...
August 1, 2005Reflections: African Art Is...Teachers' Guide gives a brief introduction to Africa and what is considered "traditional" African art. It moves on to discuss art from around the continent through themes such as "Artifacts as Art," "Beautiful and Useful," as well as modern and contemporary African art.
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Resonance from the Past: African Sculpture from the New Orleans Museum of Art
February 1, 2005Resonance from the Past: African Sculpture from the New Orleans Museum of Art Teachers' Guide is divided into two main section that will help you to understand the two main themes of the exhibition. The first section explores the influence of African culture in New Orleans, from the arrival of African slaves to the birth of Jazz. The second section looks into the Yoruba and Dogon, the two largest groups represented in the exhibit. This section provides information on Yoruba and Dogon culture and the socio-cultural roles of objects exhibited in Resonance from the Past. Throughout this guide, you will find discussion questions and activities that may be infused with your curriculum.
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Personal Affects: Power and Poetics in Contemporary South African Art
September 1, 2004Personal Affects is part of Season South Africa, a project showcasing some of the diversity and creativity that is characteristic of the "new" South Africa--ten years after the country's first democratic election. In February 2004, seventeen artists visited New York to view the spaces at the Museum for African Art and the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. They were then commissioned to create artowrk in response to the venues.
This guide is divided into five sections that are relevant to the themes of the exhibition. Each section presents information about South Africa, which will help guide you through some of the subject matter addressed by most of the artists in the exhibition.
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Facing the Mask: Teachers' Guide
September 1, 2002This teachers' guide explores the use of masks in the cycle of life, the range of styles and forms in masks, and their significance in African society.
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