Africa Art History PDF

APAH Group 1 Natalie Sheffey, Haley Haynes, Ava Aguero, Sophia Rajab, Audy Le, Sammie Ehrlich  WORK #168 Great Mosque Djenné Mali, 1200 rebuilt 1906- 1907, Adobe, Patron: King Koi Konboro  Great Mosque of Djenne...

APAH Group 1 Natalie Sheffey, Haley Haynes, Ava Aguero, Sophia Rajab, Audy Le, Sammie Ehrlich  WORK #168 Great Mosque Djenné Mali, 1200 rebuilt 1906- 1907, Adobe, Patron: King Koi Konboro  Great Mosque of Djenne Was built in 1200 C.E and rebuilt in from 1906-1907 Made of small, soft, cylindrical, mud bricks The largest mud-built structure in the world Became a political center for local residents and colonial powers (French People) To motivate forced laborers (some from villages of adjacent regions) musicians were provided Considered as one of the Wonders of Africa At the top of the pillars are conical extensions with ostrich eggs placed at the very top—symbol of fertility and purity in the Malian region Women provided water Located in present day Mali King Koi Konboro  WORK #169 Wall Plaque, from Oba’s Palace Edo, Kingdom of Benin (Nigeria), 16th c., cast brass, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York  Form 900 brass plaques, 16-18” Part of palace complex on wood beams Only Oba shielded Hierarchical proportions Emphasize symbols of high rank  Function Aesthetic: decorated walls of palace Information: show scenes of court life and wealth of Oba, Oba lineage Style High relief, Lost Wax Technique  Context Depict Oba Esigie first Oba to ride on horseback Esigie organized brass artists Benin traded with Portugal, received brass Combine African brass with European illustrations  F.F.C.S.I. Think of it as if you’re investigating the artwork! Form- A three dimensional building Function- Meant to be a clear depiction of faith Style- How are you able to tell that this piece can be classified under this artist, culture, period, art movement, etc...? Context- WHY? What was happening during this time that caused this piece to be created? Influences/Ideas- What led up to the creation of this piece? How did this work reflect the ideas during this time in history, and allow it to be a product of its time?  U.R.P.H.E.I.A. UTILITARIAN – functional or useful items (i.e. containers, furniture, jewelry, etc. RELIGIOUS- items made for worship, veneration, ceremonies, rituals, festivals, procession, or burial rites. POLITICAL- items meant to comment on social or political issues; wars, social injustice, propagandizing leaders or to change public opinion. HISTORICAL- records historical events ECONOMIC- art made for financial gain or as a result of a wealthy patron. INFORMATION- to teach or inform; carry on a cultural tradition or moral to future generations. AESTHETICS- for the joy or search for beauty, art for arts sake.