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DRC – 20th Century

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An explication of an Afrikan aesthetic requires an operative definition of aesthetic. This term evolved out of the Greek word “aesthetikos”, which means merely “perceptive”, but the term aesthetic is widely held to connote a philosophy of beauty. Aesthetic is normally spoken of as representing the standards by which a society assigns value… Read more

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In traditional society, a Gikuyu elder had his own gardens where he cultivated “irio cia mundu murume” (a mans crop). These are perennial and root crops, also known as tuberous crops (irio cia menja) since they involved much digging in planting and harvesting. These crops included Coco Yams, Banana, Sugar Cane and Sweet Potatoes. A man taught… Read more