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Understanding contemporary Africa edited by April A. Gordon, Donald L. Gordon

Author:
Gordon, April A  Search this
Gordon, Donald L  Search this
Physical description:
xiii, 477 pages illustrations, maps 23 cm
Type:
Books
Aufsatzsammlung
Place:
Africa
Afrika
Date:
2007
1960-
Topic:
Politics and government  Search this
Social conditions  Search this
Wirtschaft  Search this
Soziale Situation  Search this
Politik  Search this
Gesellschaft  Search this
Sociaal-economische ontwikkeling  Search this
Politieke ontwikkeling  Search this
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Collage Fabric Madonna

Artist:
Unidentified  Search this
Medium:
fabric and fiberboard
Dimensions:
9 1/4 x 7 in. (23.3 x 17.8 cm)
Type:
Decorative Arts-Fiber
Date:
n.d.
Topic:
Figure group\female and child  Search this
Religion\Christianity  Search this
Religion\New Testament\Mary  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Laura Dreyfus Barney and Natalie Clifford Barney in memory of the mother, Alice Pike Barney
Object number:
1968.159.344
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view Todos los santos II (Recuerdos)/ All the Saints II (Memories), from the series Santos y sombras/ Saints and Shadows digital asset number 1

Todos los santos II (Recuerdos)/ All the Saints II (Memories), from the series Santos y sombras/ Saints and Shadows

Artist:
Muriel Hasbun, born San Salvador, El Salvador 1961  Search this
Sitter:
Portrait female  Search this
Medium:
gelatin silver print
Dimensions:
image: 13 5/8 x 18 1/4 in. (34.5 x 46.5 cm) sheet: 15 7/8 x 19 7/8 in. (40.3 x 50.6 cm)
Type:
Photography-Photoprint
Date:
1992-1993
Topic:
Portrait female  Search this
Religion\Christianity  Search this
Religion\saint  Search this
Ceremony\religion\confirmation  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Moore
Copyright:
© 1993, Muriel Hasbun
Object number:
2005.3.1
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Department:
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edanmdm:saam_2005.3.1
view Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe at Maravilla Housing Project, Mednik Avenue and Brooklyn Avenue, East Los Angeles digital asset number 1

Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe at Maravilla Housing Project, Mednik Avenue and Brooklyn Avenue, East Los Angeles

Artist:
Oscar R. Castillo, born El Paso, TX 1945  Search this
Medium:
inkjet print
Dimensions:
image: 14 x 20 in. (35.5 x 50.8 cm) sheet: 17 x 22 in. (43.2 x 55.9 cm)
Type:
Photography-Photoprint
Date:
early 1970s, printed 2012
Topic:
Religion\Christianity  Search this
Religion\New Testament\Mary  Search this
Monument\religious\shrine  Search this
Cityscape\California\Los Angeles  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase through the Luisita L. and Franz H. Denghausen Endowment
Copyright:
© 2012, Oscar R. Castillo
Object number:
2013.51.3
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edanmdm:saam_2013.51.3
view The Revelation of Jesus Christ. I am Alpha and Omega digital asset number 1

The Revelation of Jesus Christ. I am Alpha and Omega

Artist:
Josephus Farmer, born Trenton, TN 1894-died 1989  Search this
Medium:
mixed media: paint on window shade
Dimensions:
62 x 35 x 7/8 in. (157.5 x 88.9 x 2.2 cm.)
Type:
Painting
Folk Art
Date:
1970s
Topic:
Figure group  Search this
Religion\New Testament\Christ  Search this
Religion\Christianity  Search this
Object\written matter  Search this
Equestrian  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Chuck and Jan Rosenak and museum purchase through the Luisita L. and Franz H. Denghausen Endowment
Object number:
1997.124.15
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edanmdm:saam_1997.124.15
view ST. LUKE 5-20 AND WHEN HE SAW THEIR FAITH. HE SAID UNTO HIM. MAN THY SINS ARE FORGIVEN THEE. digital asset number 1

ST. LUKE 5-20 AND WHEN HE SAW THEIR FAITH. HE SAID UNTO HIM. MAN THY SINS ARE FORGIVEN THEE.

Artist:
Howard Finster, born Valley Head, AL 1916-died Rome, GA 2001  Search this
Medium:
enamel on metal
Dimensions:
20 x 24 x 1 3/8 in. (50.9 x 61.1 x 3.5 cm.)
Type:
Painting
Folk Art
Date:
1975
Topic:
Religion\Christianity  Search this
Allegory\religion\salvation  Search this
Object\written matter  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Chuck and Jan Rosenak and museum purchase through the Luisita L. and Franz H. Denghausen Endowment
Object number:
1997.124.17
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Department:
Painting and Sculpture
On View:
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center, 3rd Floor, 22B
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center, 3rd Floor
Data Source:
Smithsonian American Art Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk7d2f62192-511a-4f8b-aeb5-7f7a457ad2c4
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edanmdm:saam_1997.124.17
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The Saw and the Scroll

Artist:
Jesse Howard, born Shamrock, MO 1885-died Fulton, MO 1983  Search this
Medium:
acrylic and crayon on canvas and wood; acrylic on metal and wood
Dimensions:
overall: 39 3/4 x 71 x 1 1/2 in. (101.0 x 180.3 x 3.8 cm.)
Type:
Painting
Folk Art
Date:
1977-1978
Topic:
Religion\Christianity  Search this
Religion\Old Testament\Tower of Babel  Search this
Religion\Old Testament\Genesis  Search this
Object\written matter  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Chuck and Jan Rosenak and museum purchase through the Luisita L. and Franz H. Denghausen Endowment
Object number:
1997.124.26A-B
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On View:
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center, 3rd Floor, 24B
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center, 3rd Floor
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Smithsonian American Art Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk77d426888-9ea1-465d-9836-c591dafbd265
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edanmdm:saam_1997.124.26A-B
view The Cross to Stop the Divil from Goine to Heaven digital asset number 1

The Cross to Stop the Divil from Goine to Heaven

Artist:
"Prophet" William J. Blackmon, born Albion, MI 1921-died Detroit, MI 2010  Search this
Medium:
oil on wood
Dimensions:
43 1/2 x 26 3/4 x 3/4 in. (110.5 x 67.9 x 1.9 cm.)
Type:
Painting
Folk Art
Date:
ca. 1986
Topic:
Figure group  Search this
Fantasy  Search this
Religion\Christianity  Search this
Emblem\cross  Search this
Religion\Satan  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Chuck and Jan Rosenak and museum purchase through the Luisita L. and Franz H. Denghausen Endowment
Object number:
1997.124.5
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edanmdm:saam_1997.124.5
view Mural No. GU-43752 (All Rights Reserved) digital asset number 1

Mural No. GU-43752 (All Rights Reserved)

Artist:
William Alvin Blayney, born Claysville, PA 1917-died Thomas, OK 1986  Search this
Medium:
oil, pen, and pencil on masonite
Dimensions:
37 1/4 x 24 3/4 in. (94.6 x 62.9 cm.)
Type:
Painting
Folk Art
Date:
1969
Topic:
Figure group  Search this
Fantasy\dragon  Search this
Religion\Christianity  Search this
Emblem\cross  Search this
Religion\angel  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Chuck and Jan Rosenak and museum purchase through the Luisita L. and Franz H. Denghausen Endowment
Object number:
1997.124.6
Restrictions & Rights:
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Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center, 3rd Floor, 22B
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Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center, 3rd Floor
Data Source:
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GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk7c46461c8-9176-41f0-b837-64e3049619c7
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:saam_1997.124.6
view Ministry of Biblical and History Prophecy Symbols digital asset number 1

Ministry of Biblical and History Prophecy Symbols

Artist:
William Alvin Blayney, born Claysville, PA 1917-died Thomas, OK 1986  Search this
Medium:
housepaint on wood
Dimensions:
24 x 29 3/4 x 1/4 in. (60.9 x 75.5 x 0.5 cm.)
Type:
Painting
Folk Art
Date:
1970
Topic:
Figure group  Search this
Religion\Christianity  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Chuck and Jan Rosenak and museum purchase through the Luisita L. and Franz H. Denghausen Endowment
Object number:
1997.124.7
Restrictions & Rights:
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GUID:
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EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:saam_1997.124.7
view Saint Maur digital asset number 1
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Saint Maur

Artist:
Unidentified  Search this
Medium:
stained glass and metal
Type:
Decorative Arts-Glass
Topic:
Figure male\bust  Search this
Figure male\knee length  Search this
Religion\Christianity  Search this
Object\written matter\book  Search this
Religion\saint\St. Maur  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of John Gellatly
Object number:
1929.8.361
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk76d8f3c53-397b-4b63-9257-2a8c97f86b07
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edanmdm:saam_1929.8.361
view Needlework digital asset number 1
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Needlework

Artist:
Unidentified  Search this
Medium:
silk
Type:
Decorative Arts-Fiber
Topic:
Religion\New Testament\Christ  Search this
Religion\Christianity  Search this
Religion\New Testament\Mary  Search this
Religion\God  Search this
Religion\New Testament\Joseph  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of John Gellatly
Object number:
1929.8.612
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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edanmdm:saam_1929.8.612
view Sunday Morning digital asset number 1
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Sunday Morning

Artist:
Helen Hyde, born Lima, NY 1868-died Pasadena, CA 1919  Search this
Medium:
color woodcut on paper
Dimensions:
image: 10 5/8 x 16 5/8 in. (27.1 x 42.3 cm)
Type:
Graphic Arts-Print
Date:
1912
Topic:
Ethnic\Mexican  Search this
Figure group\female and child  Search this
Landscape\time\morning  Search this
Religion\Christianity  Search this
Landscape\Mexico\San Angel  Search this
Object\other\candlestick  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Hyde Gillette in memory of Mabel Hyde Gillette and Edwin Fraser Gillette
Object number:
1992.13.79
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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GUID:
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EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:saam_1992.13.79
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Una Virjen Loca

Artist:
J. Tomas Lopez, born Camaguey, Cuba 1949  Search this
Medium:
gelatin silver print
Dimensions:
sheet: 19 3/4 x 16 in. (50.1 x 40.6 cm.)
Type:
Photography-Photoprint
Date:
1991
Topic:
Figure female  Search this
Religion\Christianity  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artist
Copyright:
© 1991, J. Tomas Lopez
Object number:
1993.81.1
Restrictions & Rights:
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GUID:
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EDAN-URL:
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view La Virjen de La Caridad digital asset number 1

La Virjen de La Caridad

Artist:
J. Tomas Lopez, born Camaguey, Cuba 1949  Search this
Medium:
gelatin silver print
Dimensions:
sheet: 16 x 19 7/8 in. (40.6 x 50.5 cm.)
Type:
Photography-Photoprint
Date:
1991
Topic:
Figure female  Search this
Religion\Christianity  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artist
Copyright:
© 1991, J. Tomas Lopez
Object number:
1993.81.3
Restrictions & Rights:
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GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk7debd00eb-4db0-4a79-86a8-443a07786990
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:saam_1993.81.3
view The Knight of the Holy Grail digital asset number 1
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The Knight of the Holy Grail

Artist:
Frederick J. Waugh, born Bordentown, NJ 1861-died Provincetown, MA 1940  Search this
Medium:
oil on canvas
Dimensions:
94 7/8 x 125 3/4 in. (241.0 x 319.4 cm)
Type:
Painting
Date:
ca. 1912
Topic:
Waterscape\boat  Search this
Landscape\mountain  Search this
Religion\Christianity  Search this
Literature\Tennyson\Sir Galahad  Search this
Religion\angel  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of William T. Evans
Object number:
1912.5.1
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view Cross digital asset number 1
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Cross

Artist:
Unidentified  Search this
Medium:
copper and champleve enamel
Dimensions:
height: 7 3/8 in. (18.8 cm)
Type:
Decorative Arts
Date:
1200-1250
Topic:
Religion\New Testament\Christ  Search this
Religion\Christianity  Search this
Religion\New Testament\Crucifixion  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of John Gellatly
Object number:
1929.8.233
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view Book Cover digital asset number 1
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Book Cover

Artist:
Unidentified  Search this
Medium:
copper and champleve enamel
Dimensions:
8 x 4 7/8 in. (20.3 x 12.3 cm)
Type:
Decorative Arts
Date:
1200-1225
Topic:
Religion\Christianity  Search this
Religion\New Testament\Crucifixion  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of John Gellatly
Object number:
1929.8.250
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view Crucifix digital asset number 1
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Crucifix

Artist:
Unidentified  Search this
Medium:
copper and champleve enamel
Dimensions:
7 1/2 x 4 1/4 x 3/4 in. (19.1 x 10.8 x 1.9 cm)
Type:
Decorative Arts
Date:
1225-1300
Topic:
Religion\New Testament\Christ  Search this
Religion\Christianity  Search this
Religion\New Testament\Crucifixion  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of John Gellatly
Object number:
1929.8.252
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Decorative Arts
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edanmdm:saam_1929.8.252
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Altarpiece Panel

Artist:
Unidentified  Search this
Medium:
alabaster
Dimensions:
16 3/4 x 4 7/8 in. (42.5 x 12.5 cm)
Type:
Decorative Arts
Date:
1400-1500
Topic:
Figure male\full length  Search this
Religion\Christianity  Search this
Religion\saint\St. Peter  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of John Gellatly
Object number:
1929.8.378
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