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Ancient African civilizations produced diverse and sophisticated art forms, reflecting their rich cultural heritage. From Egypt's monumental architecture to Nok's terracotta sculptures, these societies developed unique artistic traditions that continue to inspire today. The art of ancient Africa served multiple purposes, including religious expression, social status display, and cultural identity. Innovations in metalworking, sculpture, and textiles showcased the technological prowess of these civilizations, leaving a lasting impact on global art history. | Ancient African civilizations produced diverse and sophisticated art forms, reflecting their rich cultural heritage. From Egypt's monumental architecture to Nok's terracotta sculptures, these societies developed unique artistic traditions that continue to inspire today. The art of ancient Africa served multiple purposes, including religious expression, social status display, and cultural identity. Innovations in metalworking, sculpture, and textiles showcased the technological prowess of these civilizations, leaving a lasting impact on global art history. | ||
=====Rescuing Africa's Overlooked Design Legacy===== | |||
[https://thereader.mitpress.mit.edu/rescuing-africas-overlooked-design-legacy/ by Jillian M. Harris THE MIT PRESS READER] | |||
Like most of history, the lens through which design has been evaluated is admittedly Eurocentric. Yet if we widen that lens, we find a more diverse landscape of design history that includes the contributions of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. Because these contributions weren’t perceived as affecting the evolution of European and U.S. design, they didn’t meet the criteria set for inclusion in the canons. | |||
