The Art of Africa

The Art of Africa A Resource for Educators

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Publisher's Synopsis

By focusing on forty works from the Metropolitan's collection, this educator's resource kit presents the rich and diverse artistic heritage of sub-Saharan Africa.  Included are a brief introduction and history of the continent, an explanation of the role of visual expression in Africa, descriptions of the form and function of the works, lesson plans, class activities, map, bibliography, and glossary.


Published in association with The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Book information

ISBN: 9780300123128
Publisher: Yale University Press
Imprint: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Pub date:
DEWEY: 709.67
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 216
Weight: 1520g
Height: 309mm
Width: 266mm
Spine width: 68mm