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...experimentation with sonic textures is further developed through their use of what exasperated liner note editors have dubbed "little instruments." All kinds of bells gongs, whistles, shakers, bicycle horns, bongo drums, zithers, woodblocks, and assorted simple percussion instruments are used by Art Ensemble members to richen the fabric of their music. Usually regarded as gimmicks or novelty items, these little instruments have become an essential feature of the AEC's musical language. When the group travelled to Europe, they packed literally hundreds of these odd tools of their trade. The little instruments provide memorable visual images--Jarman serenely blowing...

Author: By Paul Davison, | Title: 'Great Black Music' Comes of Age | 5/10/1979 | See Source »

...exhibition of African and Oceanic Art which the Fogg Museum presents through the cooperation of the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, brings an artistic experience far deeper than the mere sight of the exotic by-products of savagery. It presents a manifestation of art which can materially richen our appreciation of all forms of art and our understanding of the varieties of human adaptation to the physical and spiritual problems of existence...

Author: By F. R. P., | Title: Collections and Critiques | 5/9/1934 | See Source »

...distribution "trying to know a little about many things" perhaps an occasional movie on Friday evening included. Upon this platform is built the concentration "trying to know a little more about some one thing." Upon the platform of the Freshman dormitories the University is building these Houses, to deepen, richen and concentrate those many acquaintances and experiences with which a Freshman first comes in contact when he enters college...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Coolidge Offers Bird's Eye View Of House Plan in 1929 Growth | 6/18/1929 | See Source »

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