African Fine Art

Just yesterday I finished reading The Power of One by Bryce Courtenay.  Once again I was captured by descriptions of the magic of Africa.  Having never been there, I turn to Traditional African art as a means of experiencing the essence of  Africa.  African tribal art, African masks, ancient African art, and some contemporary African art bring to mind the romance and mystique of this unique country.

Having studied African art history, from east African art to south African art, I find the continent even more mysterious than before.  African arts and crafts seem to me to be rich in emotion.

Authentic African art or original African art is distinct from commercialized African art.  African art carvings abound, but much of it is not authentic.  African art stores or African art shops are rare; and, if you’re looking for good art..  well, you need to go to Africa.

I have found some good African art dealers who carry excellent pieces from authentic African artists.  I have also found African art prints online.  Also African museum reproductions exists in abundance.

African American black art is distinct from art produced in Africa.  And, for me, it is less interesting.  That’s because I am having a romance with the country and its history.

Many African art buyers travel to Africa or have favorite buyers in the country.  There are many African art collections here in the U.S., but many are privately owned and rarely on display.

African art photos are readily available as copies.  I think photos are a great way to see African art through African eyes.

Original early African art is almost extinct.  African art collectors who saw the value in African art years ago, have purchased most of the great African art produced earlier in this century.

African Batik Textile

African art jewelry is another unique art style.  It is readily available online. In fact, searching for African art online is the best way to begin to educate yourself about African art and how to begin acquiring African art styles that appeal to you.

Look at African art Wikipedia for more information.  Put African art wiki in your browser.  You will find more information on African art and African art projects.  It also has images of African art.

A popular topic is women in African art.  It is my most favorite, especially the mother and child motif.

The characteristics of African art—in most people’s minds—is color, lots of vivid color.  However, I find that it various as widely as art from other cultures.

Some of the popular African art forms are African wire art, African batik art, African village art, African family art,  African wood art, African face art, African Christian art, contemporary African art, the art of African masks,  African women art,  African metal art, African sculptures, African statues, African carvings, African tribal art, African paintings, African décor, African crafts, African figurines,  African drums, and African furniture.

I hope this site will provide you with enough African art information.  The African art world is huge and varies in quality and style.  The African art market has been growing for the past eighty years.

Art is a wonderful investment.  Do your homework and buy quality art that will last.