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[https://www.theartstory.org/movement/african-art/ by THE ART STORY] | [https://www.theartstory.org/movement/african-art/ by THE ART STORY] | ||
The histories and lineages of African art are as diverse as the communities and cultures that traverse the continent. From the ornate cave paintings of South Africa's Cederberg Mountains to the abstract masks of myriad regional traditions, African art incorporates an extraordinary array of objects, materials, media, and themes. One striking aspect of African painting, pottery, and sculpture to Western viewers might be its marked difference from historical works produced in the European Renaissance tradition, with their emphasis on vanishing-point perspective and a form of naturalistic representation. | The histories and lineages of African art are as diverse as the communities and cultures that traverse the continent. From the ornate cave paintings of South Africa's Cederberg Mountains to the abstract masks of myriad regional traditions, African art incorporates an extraordinary array of objects, materials, media, and themes. One striking aspect of African painting, pottery, and sculpture to Western viewers might be its marked difference from historical works produced in the European Renaissance tradition, with their emphasis on vanishing-point perspective and a form of naturalistic representation. | ||
=====Video: Ancient African Art | History, Paintings & Sculptures===== | |||
[https://study.com/academy/lesson/video/characteristics-of-ancient-african-art.html by Study.com] | |||
This video explores the rich heritage of ancient African art, focusing on sub-Saharan traditions that emphasize figurative human forms, performative culture, and oral traditions. From prehistoric rock art to masks with spiritual significance, the video examines how African artistic expression reflects both practical functionality and sophisticated fractal geometry patterns that distinguish it from Western traditions. | |||
