Beninese

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• (n7) The Beninese Artists

  Academic text (2001)

• At the same time, many Beninese artists, now internationally recognized, are being invited to exhibit their work all over the world.

  Academic text (2001)

• While serving a short stint in the Beninese army, Tokoudagba was put in charge of the weapons store.

  Academic text (2001)

• Easy for tourists to miss, this seemingly anomalous detail is neither inconspicuous nor unusual to Beninese visitors.

  Academic text (2001)

• It was a reinvention and self-creation of aspects of Beninese history meant to appeal on an emotional level to foreign audiences, especially those of African descent.

  Academic text (2001)

• Ingeniously combining scrap metal and recycled car, motorcycle, and bicycle parts, they create larger-than-life figures of Vodun gods and scenes of Beninese life.

  Academic text (2001)

• In a formal artistic sense, it is also interesting that among other African influences in Mendive's art, colorful Beninese appliqués and bas-reliefs have always been a factor.

  Academic text (2001)

• This Haitian Vodou praise exclamation was immediately picked up and repeated by all of the Beninese participants as if it had already become part of Benin's Vodun liturgy.

  Academic text (2001)

• Much of this art was commissioned in 1992 as a collaborative effort of UNESCO and the newly democratic Beninese government in preparation for Ouidah 92: The First International Festival of Vodun Arts and Cultures, held February 8-18, 1993.

  Academic text (2001)

• Many Beninese children learn traditional dances that celebrate their rich culture.

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