I decided to watch African Art and African Art:
Legacy of Oppression, because as a descendant of an African country, I
wanted to learn more about my culture. I was interested in learning more about
how African art has impacted our society.
In the African
Art video, I learned that in sub-Saharan Africa, aesthetic sense is shown
in dress, hairstyles, forms of ornamentation, rituals and performance art.
Also, ancient bush paintings represent animals and humans; these stylized
pictures were used as a wish for luck in hunting. In African Art: Legacy of Oppression, I learned how African art
glories motherhood, chief-hood, and the ordinary. As well, Africa’s “exotic
curiosities” draw the attention of the art community and enriches western
culture. Their art explores the nature of existence.
The videos relate to the readings in the text because
both materials elaborated on the interesting and unique arts of the Africans.
They mention the significance of masks being used in the African culture, how
spirit powers are used as a form of art and how African’s art have contributed
to the Western society.
The films were interesting and added depth to
understanding the readings and art concepts. An interesting idea that I
discover from watching the films was how the usage of African mask with
contorted feature frightens enemies.
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