Material differences - Herreman, Frank.
art and identity in Africa
KORTE INHOUD
Curated by Frank Herreman, Museum for African Art, with the late Dr. Roy Sieber, Rudy Professor Emeritus at Indiana University, Special Advisor nnWhy are certain materials chosen to create specific works of art? Material Differences is an exhibition that proposes answers to that question. This exhibition examines the extensive range of materials used in the creation of African art and reveals the inherent relationships between the materials, their significance as media, artistic techniques, and the role of artists. nThe use of a wide range of different materials plays a major role in the creation of African art works. The choice may be religious, economic or socially motivated. Some materials are ephemeral, while others are chosen to last for generations. The exhibition walkthrough is organized according to the type of materials used, technique, and artistic processes. Starting with the ephemeral, visitors discover artworks created from materials such as fibers, mud and feathers, which literally disintegrat...
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Why are certain materials chosen to create specific works of art? Material Differences is an exhibition that proposes answers to that question. This exhibition examines the extensive range of materials used in the creation of African art and reveals the inherent relationships between the materials, their significance as media, artistic techniques, and the role of artists.
The use of a wide range of different materials plays a major role in the creation of African art works. The choice may be religious, econ...
The use of a wide range of different materials plays a major role in the creation of African art works. The choice may be religious, econ...
