All seniors are expected to visit an art museum before May 15th, present a favorite exhibit to the class and facilitate a class discussion.
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Watch the following video about Yinka Shonibare's "Magic Ladders" exhibition created in partnership with the Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia. Comment below responding to the following:
Describing the fabrics he uses in his sculptures, Shonibare says: "I like the fact that the fabrics are multilayered. They have this interesting history that goes back to Indonesia. And then they're appropriated by Africa and now represent African identities. Things are not always what they seem." How might this statement change the viewer's understanding of the work? How does Shonibare play with appearances to challenge the audience's assumptions? Explain how a cultural identity might be appropriated and multilayered. |
Ms. Sally GilliamVisual Art Teacher, Mount Vernon High School, Fairfax County Public Schools, Alexandria, Virginia Categories
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