“On my very first day as a graduate student in art history at Yale, I was delighted to have a class
“On my very first day as a graduate student in art history at Yale, I was delighted to have a class with the distinguished Africanist Robert Farris Thompson. Professor Thompson brought in his phonograph, played records of African music, and asked everyone in the class to dance. He made it very clear that you cannot understand African art unless you understand the importance of dance and performance in African culture.”— Arnold Lehman for Diverse WorksEgungun Dance Costume, mid 20th century. Wood, cotton and wool textiles, aluminum, est.: 55 x 6 x 63 in. (139.7 x 15.2 x 160 cm). #BrooklynMuseum, Gift of Sam Hilu, 1998.125. #BKMAfricanart #DiverseWorks -- source link
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