Misrepresenting Black Africa in U.S. Museums

Misrepresenting Black Africa in U.S. Museums
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 302
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ISBN-10 : 9780429514531
ISBN-13 : 0429514530
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Book Synopsis Misrepresenting Black Africa in U.S. Museums by : P.A. Mullins

Download or read book Misrepresenting Black Africa in U.S. Museums written by P.A. Mullins and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-12-09 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is an examination of race, Black African objects, identity, museums at the turn of the 19th century in the U.S. via the history of the earliest collectors of Black African objects in the U.S.. Misrepresenting Black Africa in American Museums explores black identity as a changing, nuanced concept. Focusing on racial history in the United States, this book examines two of the earliest collectors of Black African objects in the United States. First, there is a history of race and ideas of primitiveness is presented. Next, there is a discussion of western concepts of race. Then there is an examination of Karl Steckelmann, the first collector who is a united states citizen. After which there is a critical account of William H. Sheppard, the second collector who is also a black Presbyterian Minister from Virginia. Then a broader discussion of public appearances of Black African images in public. This is followed by a detailed look at museum formation and practices. Next, there is a theoretical discussion of identity and race, and finally, a look at the impact of historical practices that continue into the 21st century. This book will be of interest to scholars of race and racism, African visual culture, heritage and museum studies.


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