In its second edition, this ever-popular book is a splendid introduction to African Art. The author examines the roots of the art and the ideas that bring this continent to life. Five African Art Facts takes the collection s mission of cross-cultural discovery to a new level. Produced with young audiences in mind, this video brings the inanimate to life. Its vivacious host, Shelby Barnett, explains both the every-day and ceremonial uses of featured objects, helping children to identify with, rather than be intimidated by, the art.
Viewers then journey to an African village and watch an actual community celebration first hand.
African Art An educator's essential. If you haven't discovered them, the Virginia Museum's portable posters are an excellent way to bring art into the classroom. On its reverse, each full- color poster provides historical and cultural context for the object of focus. Made to last, these posters are laminated and come in their own special carrying case. Vikan, Curator of Medieval Art, The Walters Art Gallery, Baltimore.