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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
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
Canvas, Oil
EXODUS 28 African-American Art colorful abstract red orange green purple yellow
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
entered the University of Louisville to study visual art in his forties. He was the first African American
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Folk Art Mexican Boy Oil Painting on Burlap Charming Naive African American Art
By Jose Maria de Servin
Located in Surfside, FL
"primitive" by Western academia, such as Native American, sub saharan African or Pacific Island art (see
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Burlap, Oil
Folk Art Mexican Girl Oil Painting on Burlap Charming Naive African American Art
By Jose Maria de Servin
Located in Surfside, FL
"primitive" by Western academia, such as Native American, sub saharan African or Pacific Island art (see
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Burlap, Oil
Blue Crain Wall, by Noland Anderson, African American Woman in Blue
Located in Charelston, SC
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African american art
African american artist
African american painting
African-american art
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media
