African art is one of the distinct arts. Have you heard of it? Aced it? Let's check it out with a little trivia.
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African art is about the resemblance of a human being in all symmetry and balance. It strives to represent humans in the best light.
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As per a study of the African art, the first sculpture forms came into light from Nigeria.
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African art makes use of the natural products that are used for day-in and day-out personal use.
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There are multiple interpretations of colors in the African Art. For instance, red represents blood shed in warfare and it also represents feminine beauty of a bride.
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African art puts emphasis on the expressive individualism and visual abstraction.
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Sculpture is one of the crucial parts of the Ancient African art. African artists use woods, bronze, terracotta, and ivory.
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The ancient African art has been divided on the basis of regions. Just like the Ethiopian art has been influenced by Europe and Christianity.
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Materials such as gold, gems, shells, and similar materials are used in the arts to depict a person's wealth and status.
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Dimension is one of the most crucial aspect of the painting. African artists use sculpture more than the flat paintings.
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Igbo art is a part of the art created by the Igbo people, who produce different types of art pieces, including textiles, artefacts, figures, and masks.