Aesthetic Realism, Anthropology and Us!
I once thought that anthropology was a "kind-of" interesting subject, but rather distant and cold from life as I lived it in the American Midwest. That was until I heard anthropologist Dr. Arnold Perey speak so warmly and with scientific carefulness about what his study of Aesthetic Realism enabled him to see--that early man, "primitive" man, was not so different from ourselves living in a "modern" society. Some of what Arnold Perey learned about people, including himself and yes ourselves, through his field work in Papua, New Guinea and his study of Aesthetic Realism with its founder Eli Siegel will be the subject of the dramtic presentation "Gwe: Young Man of New Guinea," Sunday June 10th at 2:30, at the Aesthetic Realism Foundation. This presentation is based on his recently published "Gwe: Young Man of New Guinea--a Novel Against Racism. Also, another important resource of note is Dr. Perey's illustrated book "Were They Equal?--An Anti-Prejudice Book for Children, complete with illustrations. As a teacher, I feel this story--both delightful and deep--can have children and teachers kinder, more just to other human beings. It is a must for every classroom.
posted by Donita Ellison at 10:04 PM
