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What are some characteristics of African art?
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One of the key characteristics of African art is that it tends to emphasize emotion over realism, so pieces often don't closely resemble their animal or human subjects. In addition, traditional African artists tend to work in three-dimensional formats like sculptures rather than painting or drawing. Also, many pieces have a spiritual meaning to the creators and their cultures. On 1stDibs, shop a range of African art from some of the world's top sellers.
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Mid 20th Century African American Art '' A peaceful Moment" C.1950
Located in London, GB
Mid 20th century African American Art '' A peaceful Moment" c.1950
Signed 'ISSERLIS' on reverse
Category
Mid-20th Century Paintings
Materials
Paint
Portrait Photography, Black and White Photography, African American Art
By Addison Jones
Located in Delaware , OH
Portrait Art, Artistic Photography, Black and White Photographs-Inner Strength
ABOUT THIS PIECE
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Rag Paper, Black and White
Pardner, 1943 Vintage African American Art, Black Artist, Painting, Pet Portrait
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
African American artists. This show included works by Romare Bearden, who was awarded Honorable Mention
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Black Power, Attica Prison Riot Prisoners Racial Justice - African American Art
Located in Miami, FL
African American Artist Vincent D Smith makes a statement about racial justice. In this work from
Category
1970s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Framed mixed-media collage on paper w/ photographs, Black African American art
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
Ballard, who is the first Black woman to have her art featured on the cover of Time Magazine, first in
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Foil
Sitting with the Shadows: framed painting w/ photos, Black African American art
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
other mixed media. Is it by artist Lavett Ballard, who is the first Black woman to have her art featured
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
