Impact of Colonialism on Contemporary African Art Page 1 Bowling Green State University
ScholarWorks@BGSU Africana Studies Student Research Conference 18th Annual Africana …

Background Over the ages, African indigenous performance forms have assumed a
significant position in the people's everyday existence. Music, dance, praise-singing …

Masks have long been used in religious and communal ceremonies concerned with spiritual
transformation, disguise, fertil-ity rites, or amusement. They are usually worn over the face …

Philosophy from the ancient period to the contemporary period is regarded as the basis for
rationality in all human societies. It is thus a veritable framework for showcasing, transmitting …

From primordial times, it has been natural for artists to adapt forms and subjects common in
their natural environment or cultural spaces. However, literature indicates that contemporary …

Abstract Art is an expression of the past, present and future and it is not in doubt that a nation
is defined by many facets which include economy, history, geography but more importantly …

Abstract igeria is a land blessed with diverse cultural practices. This is the natural result of
diverse tribes, tongues, modes of communication and ways of life. This paper seeks to …

The masquerade, conceived as embodied spirits of ancestors, is one of the most popular
indigenous performing art forms in Africa. Its popularity has increased in recent times due to …

Masks have long been used in religious and communal ceremonies concerned with spiritual
transformation, disguise, fertil-ity rites, or amusement. h ey are usually worn over the face …