Culture Robert Farris Thompson, ‘Guerrilla Scholar’ of African Art, Dies at 88 He revolutionized the study of the cultures of Africa and the Americas by combining art history with anthropology, sociology and ethnomusicology. December 12, 2021 He revolutionized the study of the cultures of Africa and the Americas by combining art history with anthropology, sociology and ethnomusicology. Continue Reading Previous: Travel tips for the end of the year, including how to stay safe against omicronNext: ‘It’s always been a dream:’ Mail carriers in South Carolina pack the holiday cheer Related Stories Culture December Wrap-Up: Box Office Triumphs and Industry Reckoning P.C. editor December 26, 2025 Culture Art Basel Miami 2025: Casa Noosh and Amarna Gallery Throw “The Gilded Affair” with $65K Caviar and A-List Guests P.C. editor November 30, 2025 Culture DUMEBI Opens First Paris Boutique During Fashion Week P.C. editor October 14, 2025