African Art History

The history of African art has played a very important role in the culture of the world. In the past they used to make necklaces that were made from egg shells. These were over 10,00 years old. African art caught the curiosity of the travelers. trades, and missionaries. Some studies of the African art indicate some of the earliest sculpture. These sculptures were found in Nigeria and they date back to 500BC. Most of the sculptures are in wood and other organic materials. Other important things other than sculptures and mask, that often they were stylized.

                                
Mask from Gabon                                                                   Makonde carving c.1974

Bibliography:

• African art - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. 2013. African art - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. [ONLINE] Available at:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_art. [Accessed 15 May 2013].
• African art history. 2013. African art history. [ONLINE] Available at:http://www.contemporary-african-art.com/african-art-history.html#sthash.GZrwFi9N.dpbs. [Accessed 15 May 2013].