African Women Art: Let Us
Behold Africa's True Beauty!

African women art is highly prized by collectors the world over. Out of the "dark continent" brilliant artistic work created by women is getting the attention it richly deserves.

The feminine portrayal of imagination, emotion and mystical and religious experience is heightened in African women art to help us relate to the seen and the unseen world.

Without exception, an African woman's most important role is that of mother. The art of Africa emphasizes images of women, children, and fertility. The African woman is portrayed as: the first mother, a bearer of good luck, revered ancestor, vessel, procreator, protector, and initiation figure.

Five Elements Of African Art

There are 5 elements of African art used to describe the aesthetics. Even these descriptions can't quite convey how simple and yet complex it is, nor divulge its real meaning and purpose. However, in order to classify and define art, the basic elements are as follows:

1. Resemblance to a human figure for purpose of conveying ideas
2. Luminosity representing shiny and unflawed skin
3. Youthfulness representing vitality and fertility
4. Reserved demeanor representing a person in control
5. Balance and proportion through material choices

This last element, clarity of form and detail, is one of the most important features of art from Africa. It has common expression in Western art forms. A deeper appreciation for Africa's regional, historical, cultural and religious values emerges!

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History Of African Art

The art of a continent bares its soul with legendary mystical significance. Though the art of Africa's origins are lost forever, there still exist carvings that are thousands of years old to help us appreciate its profound expression.

The artists of today follow in the traditions of their ancestors. The brilliant art of the Weya Women of Zimbabwe and Yoruba Batik artist Nike Davies Okundaye of Nigeria is as relevant today as any of the art Africa has ever produced.

Collecting these fine works of art is another tradition maintained the world over. Simply visit my African art for sale page to view and purchase your own stunning piece from an extensive assortment.

Highlighting Common Threads

When a person views artworks from Africa, several themes seem to come up over and over again. These themes are representations of different things that are significant to African women art and culture. They reveal the importance behind some of its most beautiful art. The most common themes are:

1. A couple
2. A woman and a child
3. A male with a weapon or animal
4. An outsider or "stranger"

With every acquisition, the wisdom and enchantment of my African art for sale brings you a new understanding of the soul of an entire continent. I invite you to make a purchase that'll truly add beauty and value to your collection.

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