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Peer reviewedKallanian, Susanne – School Arts: The Art Education Magazine for Teachers, 2005
The Fon live in the southern part of the People's Republic of Benin. They inhabit an area about the size of Connecticut. To this day, many Fon are farmers. They plant yams, corn, and cotton, and cultivate palm trees that produce palm oil. Ancient beliefs in spirits and natural powers (called vodun) that govern the world and provide a spiritual…
Descriptors: Artists, Art Education, African Culture, Cultural Awareness
Peer reviewedZimmerman, Enid – Art Education, 1990
Considers how multicultural art education should be approached in the classroom. Uses African art to help distinguish between appreciating art from different cultures and understanding cultural contexts. Discusses benefits and shortcomings of five multicultural approaches. Shows how the NAMES project (AIDS Memorial Quilt) could be used in the…
Descriptors: Aesthetic Education, African Culture, Art Appreciation, Art Education
