Visual and Verbal Arts of the Akan and Transmission to African-American Culture. Instructional Resources.

Hanna, Emily; Eubanks, Paula

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ERIC Number: EJ630212

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 2000

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Visual and Verbal Arts of the Akan and Transmission to African-American Culture. Instructional Resources.

Hanna, Emily; Eubanks, Paula

Art Education, v53 n2 p25-32 Mar 2000

Compares the values of the Akan people of West Africa and African-American cultures and works of art that embody these values. Describes each artwork (Akan crown, African-American Head Wrap, Asafo Flags, and the Harriet Powers quilt) and provides questions and activities appropriate for middle school students. (CMK)

Descriptors: African Culture, African History, Area Studies, Art Education, Art Products, Black Culture, Black History, Cultural Activities, Cultural Awareness, Foreign Countries, Middle School Students, Middle Schools

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Africa

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