African Arts

African Arts Various arts have been highly developed in parts of Africa for thousands of years. The oldest known African artworks are prehistoric paintings that have been found in the Tassili range in the Sahara on rocks and on the walls of caves and rock shelters. The architecture, painting, and sculpture of ancient Egypt are world famous. Today, many African peoples create fine examples of beadwork, basketry, pottery, leatherwork, metalwork, weaving, and textile dyeing. Art …

…meaning or past ancestors. Many of these masks are used in ceremonies and special events to celebrate. Yet, they may also be used at funerals to give respect to their loved ones who have pasted away. Their art plays an important role in their culture, history, pride, and a sense of who they are. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography** Bibliography The World Book Encyclopedia, World Book Inc., copyright © 1985, Merchandise Mart Plaza, Chicago, Illinois http://www.uiowa.edu/~africart