Wednesday, August 3, 2016

African Art Is Award Winning

By Robert Moore


The power of art must never be underestimated. Artistic creations emanating from Africa are surely amazing. They capture the beauty of the natural environment. Africa has many variables. On the other hand, African art is diverse. It is created by some of the most amazing artists in the world who have a track-record of excellence. These artists have great portfolios and their works have garnered global fame.

In Africa, people have created things since the dawn of civilizations. In fact, this region is the cradle of mankind. Africans participated actively in the bronze and iron revolutions of the past. Therefore, one will find awesome creations of bronze, gold and silver in museums in Africa. A first time visitor should expect to see a lot. One will be amazed by past creations and by the current crop of artists.

People paint, draw and carve based on their surroundings. This is also the case in Africa. There are many cultural, political, social and cultural influences. This is also reflected in the art. One will see the upbeat nature of life in Africa by looking at creations originating from this beloved continent. Not all artists depend on environmental influences. Some think of foreign or even alien life and proceed to actualize their ideas.

There is a new generation of Africans who care much about the artistic side of life. They never cease to amaze with their creations. Actually, there are featured in top news channels because of their contributions to humanity. Modern art has borrowed heavily from Africa. There are techniques and procedures that have their roots in this continent. Trade and other interactions facilitate transfer of knowledge.

Africa artistry does not exist in isolation. Many foreign cultures have borrowed from it. In addition, it has borrowed from Europe, Asia and the Americas. In the past, trade, war and intermarriage facilitate exchange of ideas. In today's world, artists from different continents meet in international conferences and in the process, they exchange information. Knowledge transfer facilitates global progress.

The diversity of Africa is a well-documented fact. Therefore, there are diverse artistic creations. One will find Arabic, Chinese and European influences. The most predominant aspect is the indigenous African influence. This can be associated to the indigenous tribes of the continent. There are over 500 tribes in Africa. Each one has unique cultural and artistic inclinations. Some of the most influential artists are in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Those looking for award winning art should come to Africa. There is a lot of talent in this continent. Artistic thought seems ingrained in some young and old Africans. The school system natures talent. Because of good curriculum that emphasize arts and crafts, students grow to be well-rounded individuals. In addition, some cultures are made up of naturally artistic people.

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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