The Art of Africa: A Resource for Educators [electronic resource].

This PDF textbook from the Metropolitan Museum of Art provides background information for educators about African culture and history as well as detailed information about selected works of art. Teachers may adapt the content to the interests, skills, and abilities of their students and may use suggested interdisciplinary connections to social studies, language arts, and studio arts curricula. This resource is organized so that a teacher can incorporate study of the artworks into a single lesson, a series of lessons, or an entire unit of study. It begins with a map and an introduction to Africa: the continent’s geography, peoples and cultures, and history. The next section discusses the role of visual expression in Africa, covering important topics such as aesthetics and styles, the roles of artists and patrons, and materials and techniques. Forty works of art in the Museum’s collection are described in detail, accompanied by suggested discussion questions to encourage students to look closely at, analyze, and interpret the art.http://florida.theorangegrove.org/og/file/51ab38bb-7145-0b3a-a71a-fed62613114c/1/The%20Art%20of%20Africa.pdfhttp://www.metmuseum.org/explore/publications/art_of_africa.htmTextbookThe Metropolitan Museum of ArtAdobe PDF Reader6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Community College, Higher EducationExpositiveThis PDF textbook from the Metropolitan Museum of Art provides background information for educators about African culture and history as well as detailed information about selected works of art. Teachers may adapt the content to the interests, skills, and abilities of their students and may use suggested interdisciplinary connections to social studies, language arts, and studio arts curricula. This resource is organized so that a teacher can incorporate study of the artworks into a single lesson, a series of lessons, or an entire unit of study. It begins with a map and an introduction to Africa: the continent’s geography, peoples and cultures, and history. The next section discusses the role of visual expression in Africa, covering important topics such as aesthetics and styles, the roles of artists and patrons, and materials and techniques. Forty works of art in the Museum’s collection are described in detail, accompanied by suggested discussion questions to encourage students to look closely at, analyze, and interpret the art.Electronic reproduction.Mode of access: Internet