African Art Is Award Winning

By Robert Moore


There are many artistic influences in the world. Art influences many aspects of modern life. African art has wide influence. This is because of its amazing creativity. It is inspired by the many rich variables of Africa. Artists from this wonderful continent are associated with great creations. Some have amazing portfolios that are showcased in leading exhibitions around the world.

Africa has some of the best scientists, musicians, poets, writers, scholars and artists. This region has produced some of the finest talent since the dawn of civilizations. Life began in Africa. It is from here that people dispersed to the other continents leaving behind a wide bank of knowledge that was used to create pyramids and amazing art. Artists of Africa have for a long time carved in bronze. They are known for masterpieces that have gone down the artistic halls of fame.

The environment and culture of Africa are very rich. The continent's artists borrow heavily from the surrounding environment. There is a lot of inspiration in this beautiful continent. The music and dance inspire greatly. The wildlife is a source of wonder. There are many paintings and drawings that depict wild animals. Other sources of inspiration include architecture and human activity. Africans carve, paint and draw based on what they see and hear. Most artists also think outside the box.

The new breed of Africans is very different from past generations. This is also reflected in their creativity. They have innovative artistic pieces that are sold in Africa and beyond. They attribute their successes to more than cultural influences. Actually, they are schooled in top-notch institutions. This makes them highly knowledgeable, experienced and skilled making them to compete with artists from developed countries.

No civilization grows on its own. There is need to borrow from other cultures. Artists of Africa do not exist in a cocoon. They contribute to the global knowledge bank and borrow heavily from their colleagues in other parts of the world such as Europe and the Americas. The value of Africa when it comes to global creativity should not be underestimated.

The diversity and vastness of Africa has always perplexed scholars. Some countries in this continent have more than a hundred ethnic groups. There are many African ethnicities that is why the art is very rich. There is strong Arabic influence in artistic creations emanating from North and East Africa. In West and South Africa, there is pure indigenous influence.

Africa is not short of award winning art. It is the continent that gave the world pyramids, open-heart surgery, geometry and fascinating artistic forms. Up to this day, some types of sculptures, castings and paintings are only found in Africa. Truly, this is a continent of wonder and amazement. Every part of Africa has great wildlife and amazing talent.

Artists serve valuable roles in society. They add spice to life. Their creations make life more interesting. They are a source of knowledge and entertainment. Africa has been beautiful portrayed by many indigenous and foreign artists. The depiction of traditional and modern African life is a pleasure to the eyes. Artistic forms in Africa take many forms. They include bronze castings, masks, drawings and paintings.




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