JOURNAL ARTICLE

AFRICA'S ARTAND CULTURE IS ALL AROUND US.

  • Published In: BAVUAL: The African Heritage Magazine, 2025, v. 4, n. 2. P. 24 1 of 2

  • Database: Sociology Source Ultimate 2 of 2

Abstract

The article explores the profound impact of African art on Western modernism during the early 20th century, highlighting how it challenged existing norms and inspired groundbreaking movements like Fauvism, Cubism, and Expressionism. African art, with its emphasis on abstraction, symbolism, and communal values, influenced Western artists through its bold colors, geometric shapes, and expressive forms. While acknowledging the significant influence of African art on Western modernism, the article also raises important questions about cultural appropriation and advocates for a more equitable appreciation of African aesthetics, emphasizing the importance of context, history, and cultural significance. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:BAVUAL: The African Heritage Magazine. 2025/04, Vol. 4, Issue 2, p24
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Visual Arts
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:2769-9110
  • Accession Number:184856421
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