Sculpture

Sculpture
The ART of Natural Hair African Venus” was created by the sculptor Charles Henri Joseph Cordier in bronze in 1851. The sculpture was created as a companion piece to an earlier work created by Charles Cordier entitled “Said Abdullah of the Mayac, Kingdom of the Darfur”. The model was a young African woman by the name of Seïd Enkess who was a former slave in France. Both busts became popular after France abolished slavery in 1848. Charles Cordier himself was sympathetic to the abolitionist movement and believed in the beauty and equality of all races.

Thursday, January 3, 2013

Women Entering a New World of Movement

It's a new year. Time for new year's resolutions. Join us to learn some techniques of low impact dance, music and movement while incorporating a healthier lifestyle. Also sharing healthy cooking recipes, meditation and inspirational quotes to encourage healthier living. R & B, Gospel & Genres. Please bring or wear comfortable clothing, tennis shoes and a mat if you have one. Healthful light refreshments and fruit water served. Once a week every Thursday evening for 6 weeks . 1 hour class includes time for meditating/ prayer. $5 per class donation. Class presented by Mahnaz Salvador.
1130 Adeline Street Oakland, CA.