1.
Explain
why you selected each of the TWO videos you choose from the selection listed
above. The
two videos I chose were “African Art: Legacy of Oppression” and “African Art.”
I chose these two videos because, as an African American, I feel that learning
more about African art and culture connects me more to my roots.
2.
For each
video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.
In “African Art: Legacy of Oppression” I learned about how African art
influenced the western modern art movement, and inspired famous European
artists like Picasso. I also learned about how the Europeans looked down on
African artistry, calling it primitive, and about the poor treatment of Africans
during the European conquest of Africa. In “African Art” I learned about the
rich diversity and history of African art across the continent. I learned that
most African art is very conceptual and that much of it carries symbolic and
religious meanings.
3.
How do
the videos relate to the readings in the text?
The videos relate to the textbook readings because they also talk about
African art from various places around the continent. They talk about
symbolic/religious nature of much African art, as well as materials the book
mentions such as ivory.
4.
What is
your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of the
readings and art concepts?
I enjoyed both
videos. It was fascinating to study artwork that does not come out of the western
tradition.
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