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Connections
is a student project undertaken by Art 155: Art of Africa, Oceania and Native America
during the Fall of 1999. In this class, we looked closely at the Art of the Yoruba
of SW Nigeria, the art of the Asmat, Abelam and Highland peoples of New Guinea, and the
art of the Native Americans of the Northwest Coast of North America. Students
selected a category of image at the beginning of the semester and then a single work from
each culture area. Works ranged from single objects to multi-media, multi-dimensional
transformations of individuals through mask, costume and regalia. Images came from
the published literature. Works were supposed to be interesting to consider as a group,
both visually and conceptually. Students also read and reflected upon issues germane
to the exhibition of culture. Their goal was to create an exhibition that focused
the viewer's attention on artworks across several cultures and explored underlying
patterns of human behavior expressed in those works. We also explored the use of
limited web technology to expand the information presented to the viewer through
links. It is a work in progress. Editing provided by Jean Borgatti, course
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Nigeria, Southern Ekiti. Yoruba. Divination Cup, agere Ifa. Wood. 19th Century. H.
12 1/2 in. Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Davis. Source: Fagg & Pemberton,
pl. 15
New Guinea, Abelam.. Decorated Men’s House.60-80ft.
Mid 20th century. Anthony Forge,1962.
Source: Corbin, pl.1.
North America. Northwest Coast. Tlingit. Chief's hat. Wood, copper, brass. H. 44cm.
19-20th century.
Source: Furst & Furst, cover.
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