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Kohn, Ronald M. – 2002
The purpose of this study is to define the essential characteristics of Rastafarian art and to explore it as a part of the Rastafarian social identity. To do this, the paper: (1) examines the Rastafarian movement and its development; (2) discusses the techniques, images, and symbolism used; (3) reviews Rastafarian artists to gain an insight into…
Descriptors: African Culture, Art Education, Cultural Context, Cultural Traits
Glasgow, Jacqueline N., Ed.; Rice, Linda J., Ed. – International Reading Association (NJ3), 2007
In today's interconnected and global society, socially responsive learning is an integral part of educational excellence. This book encourages socially responsive learning by showing the reader how to use traditional African folk tales and quality children's books, young adult novels, classic literature, and film media about Africa as the mode for…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Classics (Literature), Novels, Oral Tradition
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Tedla, Elleni – Journal of Black Studies, 1992
Examines home and church learning of indigenous Ethiopians, the Amara Welloye, and the richness of this indigenous education as a foundation in building an effective educational system for present-day Africans. Indigenous learning is vital to transmission of values that Africans consider essential in understanding and experiencing life's fullness.…
Descriptors: African Culture, Black Community, Black Culture, Black Education