from The Lion's Awakening
retold
by D. T. Niane
What
is a Griot?
What exactly is a griot? Visit this Kennedy Arts Center
site to read all about griots and their traditional art. Imagine
that you would like to hire a griot to perform at a family
wedding ceremony. With a partner, write and perform your interview
with a griot. Be sure to cover how the griot’s role has changed
over the years.
Contemporary
Malian Art
This University of Iowa site features a selection
of contemporary Malian art. With a partner, create promotional
materials that could be used to sell these pieces at an art
auction. Be sure to include brief descriptions and images
of the work. Remember to make your writing vivid and appealing
so that people will want to buy the artwork.
The
Mali Interactive Project
Centuries ago, Mali was an important cultural center.
In 1997, the city of Jenné, Mali, became the site of
an archaeological dig. This site provides an overview of the
project. Click on Looting Mali’s Past to read about
how and why the country is losing its artifacts. In the Web
Links Activity Log, write a paragraph discussing the government’s
efforts to preserve Mali’s cultural heritage.
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