CULTURE IN AFRICAAsses the importance of art and culture in Africa
DESCRIBE ART IN AFRICA
Rock paintings Woodcarvers made
masks and statues for religious ceremonies
Clay, metal, and wood figures were believed to have spiritual powers
Metalworkers made bronze and iron statues
DESCRIBE EARLY AFRICAN MUSIC AND DANCE
Used to express religious feelings and for everyday tasks
Group singing Drums, whistles,
horns, flutes Spirituals- gospel
songs
DESCRIBE EARLY AFRICAN MUSIC AND DANCE
Dance was communication with spirits and express life
Had dances that marked stages of life
DESCRIBE AFRICAN STORYTELLING
Enslaved Africans escaped and told stories
Those who heard them retold the stories
Retold stories of heroes
