Comments on African American contributions to American material life

Author

Landsmark, Theodore C.

Document type

Article (journal)

Language

English

Source

Winterthur portfolio. 1998, Num. 4, Vol. 33, 261-282

ISSN

0084-0416

Abstract (en)

Examines critically the historiography of African American and African contributions to American material culture. Notes the network of scholars, collectors, organizations, exhibitions, and conferences concerned with the issue to date. Considers the anthropological, cultural theoretical, and historical frameworks currently advancing the field. Identifies areas not yet studied, calling for more intense research.

Subject (en)

• General works -- Study of art
• Material culture
• United States
• 1600-2000
• African Americans
• Art theory
• Cultural history
• Ethnology
• Slavery

Subject (fr)

• Généralités -- Sciences de l'art
• Culture matérielle
• Etats-Unis
• 1600-2000
• Afro-Américains
• Théorie de l'art
• Histoire culturelle
• Ethnologie
• Esclavage

Origin

DatabaseBHA (Inist-CNRS/GRI)

Identifier19990701-00207097

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