Africa's Influence on Western Art

African influence on Western art In the mid-nineteenth century until the war of 1914, the European countries began contacting collective colonization with African countries. This is called "New Imperialism". In this contact, European culture was influenced by Africa. The influence of people in Africa can be seen in the society of Europe at that time. From the 19th century to the 20th century, contemporary artists accepted the art of Africa with lack of dignity and lack of formal quality. In the late nineteenth century, due to the integration of Africa at the Berlin meeting, the landscape of the continent became one of many European competitors.

The history of art in Africa varies from region to region of Africa. African art has become an internationally famous sculpture tradition from West Africa. West Africa has a variety of art forms such as clay sculpture, bronze casting, jewelry and textiles. Some of these traditional motives are religious activities in agricultural society and other traditions are sponsored by the king. The Senufo staff of Cote d'Ivoire placed a female figure symbolizing human fertility and soil fertility. Ghana is known for its Kente fabrics, wood carving benches, gold jewelry, wood carvings. "In the past few years the kings of Ghana wore so many gold that you were inspired by such sentences.

Until the 1900s, few people knew about African sculptures outside Africa. Soon it became the main influence of Western art. Imaginative design and simple and dramatic sculptures in Africa influenced famous artists such as French Georges Braque, British Henry Moore, Spanish Pablo Picasso. Today, African sculptors use trees and various metals and follow the traditional style of their country. Many of their artworks symbolize deep meanings and past ancestors. Many of these masks are used to celebrate ceremonies and special events. But they may also be used in funeral to respect the loved ones already affixed. Their arts play an important role in their culture, history, pride and who they are.