Log into Encyclopedia Britannica on the library
resources web page. Search for “Africa” (then go to) “People and Culture” “Art and Literature” section.
Copy down the first sentence of the section, “Art and Literature”. _______________________________
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What is the
main idea or central idea of this
section?__________________________________________
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READ the rest of the section.
What are
craft or cottage industries? ______________________________________________________
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Write down
as many different forms of art as you can find in this section. One example is done for you.
Textiles,
We looked
briefly at the epics of Gilgamesh
and Beowulf. What epic poem is mentioned in this section?
____________________________________________ We will watch a summary version of this epic
together. Put your notes about it here:
We read an
African myth called “King’s Crown” told by the Yoruba people an ethnic group
found today in and around parts of Nigeria. They are known for making intricate
royal crowns. Check out these examples:
Read the Curator’s Comments at the second site
and tell who would wear this crown
and what purpose the crown serve.
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For many
African tribes, masks and crowns are both _________________ and
_____________________
items.
Beading is often used in African
artwork. The bead may be made from clay,
wood, bone, shell, and as time went on glass and metal. People used whatever resources they had
available. In recent years, Africans
have melted down used bullet casings to create beads for art projects. What cultural
value does this reflect?_______________________________________________________________
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Tinga Tinga
Art is a style of painting named after its creator from Tanzania. According to Daniel Augusta, “Tinga Tinga
shows us how to see the world with our inner child. Funny, happy, and
colorful.” Search Tinga Tinga Art in
Google Images and check out some of the paintings. Notice the bright colors,
repetitive patterns of dots, and animal subjects.
You will create a piece of artwork inspired
by African Art. This gives you a
diverse range of objects, styles and
formats to choose from. Like the African artists, you may create a practical
object made beautiful or create a piece just for its beauty. You may creatively re-use materials or use
materials specifically for your artwork.
Look back over this sheet for types of artwork and inspiration. The requirements are below. If it is NOT specifically discussed below,
then it is likely okay!
Your piece of art MUST:
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Be
small enough to comfortably and safely be displayed on a school desk
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Qualify
as visual art
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Be
original
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Contain
only school appropriate images
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Demonstrate
inspiration from/connection to something from our Africa studies
Your piece of art May:
·
Be
a Tinga Tinga painting or any other art item we viewed/read about
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Be
something different from the art we viewed/read about
Artwork Evaluation
_______ (30)
Piece is complete, original and follows all requirements
________(5) Artist
has attached their first and last name in some way to the piece.
________(25)
Piece reflects inspiration from some aspect of Africa or African art.
________(40)
Artist EXPLAINS their inspiration and
process clearly and completely in
a written statement turned in with their piece of art.
