Kayo Denda's collections
Religious Symbols
<p>Many religion and celebrations in the world use unique symbols representing their faith, beliefs and values. Some celebrations, such as Kwanzaa, celebrates African heritage. </p><p>Tags: religious symbols, Torii, Kwanzaa</p>
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Kayo Denda
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Mandalas, etc.
<p><em>M</em><strong>andala</strong> is a symbolic circular figure, usually with symmetrical divisions and figures of deities, etc. in the center. It is used in Buddhism, Islam, and other religions as a representation of the universe and serves as an object of meditation. The shape has inspired artists from around the globe for different art work. The word <strong><em>mandala </em></strong>comes from Sanskrit, a classical language of South Asia. </p>
<p>Tags: Mandalas, geometric design, quilts, ceramic art, decorative tiles</p>
<p>#APAArtsIntegration</p>
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Kayo Denda
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Barriers and Walls
<p>Barriers and walls have been built all over the world to protect and to defend from outside forces, political ideologies and to mark territories. This collection includes examples of walls and barriers from different parts of the world throughout history, including those from present day. Walls and barriers are not limited to physical presence. They also include restrictive and often unfair legislation that limits the rights of certain groups of residents and citizens. </p>
<p>Tags: Barriers, forts, fortification</p>
<p>#APAArtsIntegration</p>
Kayo Denda
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Latinx Artists
<p> Latinx artists have created a rich body or work reflecting their identity as Latinos/as from the colonial period to present. </p>
<p>Tags: Cuban Artists, Dominican American artists, Puerto Rican artists</p>
<p>#APAArtsIntegration</p>
Kayo Denda
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Asian American and Muslim Artists
<p>Asian American and Muslim artists express through their work sensibilities from their ethnic and cultural background. Their work often juxtaposes visual elements from their cultural traditions with elements based on their American upbringing. </p>
<p>Tags: Asian American Artists, Muslim American artists, women artists, art and activism</p>
<p>#APAArtsIntegration</p>
Kayo Denda
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Stained Glass
<p>Stained glass technique uses small pieces of glass in different colors to create a design. During most of the history, stained glass was used in windows in churches, mosques, royal palaces, etc. for ornamental purposes. Another use of stained glass has been in lamp shades and other objects for decoration. As the light filters through, the stained glass helps create a magical effect in the room. <br></p>
<p>Tags: Stained glass windows, stained glass decorative objects</p>
<p>#APAArtsIntegration</p>
Kayo Denda
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Books on Muslim Culture and People
<p>Books on Muslim people and culture for young readers have increased in the last few decades in the United States and in other countries. </p>
<p>Tags: Children books on diversity, young adult books on Muslim culture</p>
<p>#APAArtsIntegration</p>
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Kayo Denda
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Architecture
<p>Different buildings around the world include architectural elements that express culture and traditions of societies. Over the history architects and engineers devised creative construction methods to build large interior spaces matching the expectations of religious groups and political leaders. </p><p>Tags: Architecture, construction, churches, mosques, palaces</p>
<p>#APAArtsIntegration</p>
Kayo Denda
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