African Art Articles

1). Changes in African Art By : Wayne Kiltz
The artwork of Africa has changed along with the culture. Find out how massive social changes accross Africa are reflected in the artwork of the continent.
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2). I Love To Collect African Art By : Julee Mitchelsin
I love venturing around the world and learning about other cultures. I huge part of me comes alive when I'm in another culture. Ever since I was a little girl I have always been fascinated with the faces of people from other parts of the world and I've been intrigued by the way other people live life. Photography seemed to be the right profession for me because it allows me to travel the world and get paid, literally, to see people and cultures and things.
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3). African Art Makes Its Way Into Home Décor By : Rblegair
Until recently the closest people got to African art and home décor was buying safari drapes or a leopard print bedspread. Today, however, is a much different story. The art form that inspired and captivated world-renowned artists such as Picasso is now finding itself in more museums around the world but also in the homes of average citizens. “African Art is presenting itself as being unique, something that stands out, bringing warm and richness to any room.
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4). Abstract Art and I By : Chidi Okoye
I have always loved bright colors and movement, like dancing its healing, relaxing fulfilling and challenging as well. The bottom line is the feeling and message that I want to convey through the medium. When I paint, every attempt is to capture the feel of warmth, passion, joy and bliss in none objective or figurative composition. I enjoy experimentation of different media and subjects.
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5). Magic Lines of Uli Art Style By : Chidi Okoye
Uli is an expression of the people’s capacity for creative design, which is firmly rooted in their myths and their experience of life in the past, present and future. At its best, it is an expression of their synthetic present, the epic of their search for a new order in the contemporary world. It is my traditional art style, which I have fallen in love with all over again and it is a privilege to share uli with you in my works.
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6). Modern Art a Conspiracy Part 1 By : Chidi Okoye
I have been turned down several times by some ignorant gallery owners on both sides of the fence for their lack of interest in African Art. In their words African Art is primitive. The sad thing is that our so-called elites gallery owners do not get it too. In most cases they are worst and very ignorant and naïve about African art. How long are we going to allow these false monsters of the past run wild in our present time? I have realized that truth is usually a hard pill to swallow but we must confront our past for a better tomorrow.
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7). African Art and its Spiritual and Religious Influence By : Rodney Dagan
Native African religions greatly influenced the art objects rather than the architectures. They do not require the use of religious buildings for prayer but they professed their faith more through religious objects such as statues, mask, or other objects especially during rituals and ceremonies
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