Genesis: Ideas of Origin in African Sculpture.The Metropolitan Museum of Art/Yale University Press Alisa LaGamma, November 2002 $30.00, ISBN ISBN abbr. International Standard Book Number ISBN International Standard Book Number ISBN n abbr (= International Standard Book Number) → ISBN m 0-300-09687-9 ONCE AGAIN, THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF Art in New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. has assembled an impressive collection of artwork based upon the cultural expressions and traditions of Africa, the nation considered "the cradle of civilization This article is about society beginnings. For the beginning of humanity before writing, see History of the world. For other uses, see Cradle of Humankind (disambiguation). ." The exhibit Genesis: ideas of Origin in African Sculpture Sculptures are created and symbolized to reflect that of the region that they are made from. From the materials and techniques used to create the piece to the function of the sculpture are very different from region to region. explores the fount of ancestry, community and kingship as expressed through sculpture that has been inspired by myth, history and religion. The numerous artworks from 17 distinct African cultures, indcluding the Chokwe, the Dogon, the Senufu and the Yoruba, come together to offer interpretations of humanity and man's creation through African art African art, art created by the peoples south of the Sahara. The predominant art forms are masks and figures, which were generally used in religious ceremonies. . The color photographs and well-narrated text of the catalog for the exhibit, which has been extended until July 6, highlights the more than 75 examples of masks and sculptures in the exhibition. One of the most intriguing components of the intimate show is the grouping of some 40 antelope headdresses, which are significant in ceremonial dances to honor agricultural divinities and celebrate the talents of farmers. |
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