Africa at KS2
Discover inspiring and exciting objects from ancient Egypt and
Benin as well as more modern material from all over Africa
and contemporary African art.
Resources for visits
Benin
Uncover the famous bronzes from the royal palace in Benin – a
glimpse of a thriving ancient civilization.
Includes information on the bronze plaques, gallery activities and
a scheme of work.
Download: guide to Benin art:
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(1.2Mb) pdf (470Kb)
Benin gallery activities:
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Benin scheme of work:
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From hieroglyphs to the rituals and beliefs of
mummification, find resource packs, online tours, websites as
well as guides to the Museum galleries.
Online resources
For adults. Find detailed information, background articles and
images of many objects from the African galleries.
British Museum websites
Explore ancient civilizations from around the world across
time.
Benin: Buildings - The palace of Benin
Zimbabwe: Cities – A misunderstood city
Other useful websites
The Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of African Art
Africa,
South of the Sahara - a comprehensive directory of Africa
links. Browse by country or topic.
Useful books
J Mack, Africa: Arts
and Cultures (London, The British Museum Press)
H. Strudwick, Pocket
Timeline of Ancient Egypt (London, The British Museum
Press, 2004)
R. Jewell, African
Designs (London, The British Museum Press, 1994)
Y. Ayo, Eyewitness Guide: Africa (London,
Dorling Kindersley, 1995)
Onyefulu, Emeka’s Gift (London, Francis
Lincoln, 1995)
All of these books which are published by British Museum Press
can be purchased online, at the Museum shop or at many
bookshops.
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