Inspired by Africa: Religion and Expression
Run Time: 54:25
David C. Driskell (United States, 1931), African Saint, 2005, linocut, AP, 7 x 5 1/2 inches. Collection of the artist, commissioned by the High Museum of Art, Atlanta. © David C. Driskell.
Part II of the three-part lecture series Inspired by Africa: African Art Mini-Course with Dr. Aimée Bessire.
Wednesdays, October 7, 14, and 21
4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Cost: Free to PMA Docents
10/7: Power and Iconography
10/14: Religion and Expression
10/21: Mask and Performance
The art of Africa inspires David C. Driskell as both an artist and a collector. Join Dr. Aimée Bessire, assistant professor of art history at the Maine College of Art, for this introduction to the richness from David Driskell’s collection that are featured in the Evolution exhibition as a springboard for discussion of larger themes.