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Students determine why the art historian Kenneth Clark's evaluation of the African mask in Ch. 2 is ethnocentric. In a brief summary, students present in their own words the comparison Clark makes of Greek and African art. Students should include the meaning and value of the African mask to its creators. Answers may vary, but responses must be 200 to 300 words.
Kenneth Clark viewed African masks as primitive and lacking artistic merit compared to Western art. He focused on their formal qualities rather than their cultural or spiritual significance, which limited his understanding of their purpose and value in African societies. Clark's interpretation reflects a Eurocentric bias that has been criticized for perpetuating stereotypes and undervaluing non-Western art forms.
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What kind of reading does Kenneth Clark illustrate in his assessment that an ancient Greek statue represents a higher state of civilization than a West African mask?
ethnocentric
What is a Woyo mask?
its an African mask
What tribe the the African goli mask belong to?
African Goli mask belongs to Baule tribe.
What is the Yohure mask made of?
It was carved out of wood and it is an african mask wishuknewme@hotmail.co.uk
What is an African mask?
Sometimes for tribal celebrations and sometimes the have a mask that they put behind their head to make a "face" on the back of their head for safety reasons in the jungle because of Big cats usually only pounce on their prey from behind and doing so with the maks it confuses them.
What are four tribes that used African American mask?
aferican mask are used for different
What are name of some African mask?
donut
Do the women wear African mask?
yes
What does red means in a African mask?
In African masks red stands for blood.
What is the lulua mask used for?
The Lulua mask is a traditional African mask founded by the Lulua people.
Where do Mask come from?
African masks come from Africa.
When was the first West African mask made?
in mali
