3 in 30: Elevation

3 in 30: Elevation

3 in 30: Elevation

For April's 3 in 30, Dr. Ndubuisi Ezeluomba, VMFA's Curator of African Art, presented three works of art to examine the notion of “elevation.” As an idea found in many African cultures, elevation pertains to human expectations for continuous progression in their societal status, beginning with birth and continuing throughout one’s lifetime.

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Grade Level:
Adult, College, Grades 9-12
Collection:
African Art
Culture/Region:
Africa
Subject Area:
Fine Arts, Visual Arts
Activity Type:
Talks, Lectures & Additional Audio, Video