Abstract Traditional African Artwork

The origins of african art lie long before recorded history.

Abstract traditional african artwork. Recently bonhams hosted the world s first african contemporary art sale africa now capturing on a microcosmic scale the expansive range falling under the umbrella of african art today. Owing to its inherent diversity african abstract artwork lets you introduce rustic chic urban exotic or luxury. Guaranteed lowest price fast shipping free returns and custom framing options on all prints. Guaranteed lowest price fast shipping free returns and custom framing options on all prints.

Select your favorite style color symbol and design to share your loyalty and pride for. From wild animals to ethnic symbols and poses you will discover quality paintings to decorate your home. A study of african art history indicates the earliest sculpture forms found come from nigeria and are dated around 500bc. African rock art in the sahara in niger preserves 6000 year old carvings.

The depicted palettes range from dusky and earthy to electric and textured. The show set numerous world records proving that if you aren t familiar with africa s leading artistic forces you best take note. Often depicting the abundance of surrounding nature the art was often abstract. African abstract artwork depicts the continent s many iconic animals landscapes and peoples and evokes contemporary and expressionist sensibilities.

4 6 out of 5 stars 264 ratings. Sailground canvas wall art abstract traditional african black women with purple hair afro hairstyle prints square artwork framed for home decoration ready to hang retro 12x 12inch brand. See more ideas about african paintings african american art african. Along with sub saharan africa the western cultural arts ancient egyptian paintings and artifacts and indigenous southern crafts also contributed greatly to african art.

15 99 free shipping on your first order. Born in benin meschac gaba garnered critical acclaim for his traveling exhibition titled museum of contemporary african art inaugurated in 1997 at amsterdam s rijksmuseum created in the form of a nomadic exhibition space gaba s extraordinary project consisted of 12 exhibition rooms set up across various european art institutions over five years in an attempt to place.