African Art
Creativity!
Kuumba
• Different pictures from different places in Africa.
• Arts and Crafts made of different materials.
• Wood carvings representing different concepts.
• Hand made musical instruments and their importance.
• Clothing materials, how and when they are used.
• Different jewelry, how they are made and who wears them.
* This program highlights the history and civilization of Africa. This helps to show how Africa has persevered and sacrificed for so many years to have a better way of life. The concept of patience and hard work is brought out. The carvings and the clothing materials represent different personalities and their roles in the community. In this case the concept of embracing different talents and making use of available resources is emphasized.