The art of African masks ; exploring cultural traditions.
by Finley, Carol.
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BookSeries: Art around the world. Publisher: Minneapolis, MN : Lerner Publications, 1999Edition: 1st ed. Hardcover.Description: 64 p. : col.ill. ; 24 cm.ISBN: 9780822520788.Subject(s): Handicrafts | Masks and masquerade - Africa | Masks | Middle Years Programme | MYP - Art/Design Technology | Social SciencesSummary: MYP - Art/Design Technology Title: The art of African masks : Exploring cultural traditions. Summary: Describes how different types of masks are made and used in Africa and how they reflect the culture of their ethnic groups.Art around the World introduces children to different cultures by examining the arts of each. Complete with full-color reproductions of the art, each book in this deeply researched collection discusses the cultural traditions behind the art, how the art was made, the geography and resources of the area, and the lifestyles of the people. Supports the national curriculum standards Culture; Time, Continuity, and Change; individual Development and Identity; and Global Connections as outlined by the National Council for the Social Studies.
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Book | NF 391.4 F (Browse shelf) | Available | S019995555 |
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MYP - Art/Design Technology Title: The art of African masks : Exploring cultural traditions. Summary: Describes how different types of masks are made and used in Africa and how they reflect the culture of their ethnic groups.Art around the World introduces children to different cultures by examining the arts of each. Complete with full-color reproductions of the art, each book in this deeply researched collection discusses the cultural traditions behind the art, how the art was made, the geography and resources of the area, and the lifestyles of the people. Supports the national curriculum standards Culture; Time, Continuity, and Change; individual Development and Identity; and Global Connections as outlined by the National Council for the Social Studies.