G8: Imperialism: Arts and Culture

Ideas for Search Terms:
Name of your colony
Name of the colonizing country
culture
masks
textiles
sculptures
crafts
art
rituals
customs
traditions

. This collection of more than 500 images and objects focuses mainly on western Africa, and it is possible to search by country, ethnic group, type of artifact, material, function, style, or substyle (the final two links refer to geographic categories).

African memory and patrimony through objects obtained during the 19th and 20th centuries.

People in Africa have been watching, acting in, and making movies since the early 1900s. Until the 1950s, films were generally controlled by European colonial powers. The colonial governments oversaw production and decided which movies could be shown to the public. I

African literature offers a unique perspective on the human experience, celebrating resilience and spirit. African writers weave mesmerizing tales that transport readers to fantastical realms. Meet the most renowned African writers: