Art & Life in Africa.Art & Life in Africa. Christopher D. Roy, Editor, Iowa City Iowa City, city (1990 pop. 59,738), seat of Johnson co., E Iowa, on both sides of the Iowa River; founded 1839 as the capital of Iowa Territory, inc. 1853. Among its manufactures are foam rubber, animal feed, paper, and food products. The city is the seat of the Univ. : The University of Iowa Not to be confused with Iowa State University. The first faculty offered instruction at the University in March 1855 to students in the Old Mechanics Building, situated where Seashore Hall is now. In September 1855, the student body numbered 124, of which, 41 were women. (319-335-4098), 1999. Specify Macintosh or Windows 95/98. $50.00 plus $5.00 S & H. Discounts for five or more. This complex and many-layered CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). explores the way Africans make and use art at important events throughout their lives to solve problems, overcome adversity ad·ver·si·ty n. pl. ad·ver·si·ties 1. A state of hardship or affliction; misfortune. 2. A calamitous event. , and meet life's challenges. The abundant visual information included on this disk is presented in an aesthetically pleasing, infomational-sharing context. Interactive options allow the viewer to turn pieces of sculpture for viewing from diverse angles and initiate video clips A short video presentation. of authentic dances and rites. All images and text can be printed out. A teacher's guide accompanies the CD-ROM and may be downloaded free at www.uiowa.edu~africart. This is an impressive and highly recommended resource. Christopher D. Roy, Editor. Iowa City: The University of Iowa (319-335-4098), 1999. Specify Macintosh or Windows 95/98. $50. O0 plus $5. O0 S & H. Discounts for five or more. |
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