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 Energy as Currency: The Roar of Aryna Sabalenka in Miami P.C. editor March 29, 2026 Culture Red Carpets Reclaimed: Why Movie Premieres in 2026 Feel Bigger, Louder, and More Powerful Than Ever P.C. editor February 4, 2026 Culture FOLLOW YOUR HEART 2026: Cinema, Fashion, and Art in the Heart of Miami P.C. editor January 13, 2026