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1. Contemporary African pottery

   Jun 28, 24 07:43 AM

   
   Contemporary African pottery is characterized by an eloquence of form and a finesse of finish that one does not generally expect in a vessel of utility.

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2. Resistance Art

   Jun 26, 24 11:05 AM

   
   In South Africa the years 1968-1971 saw a window for relatively free expression before the Government clamped down on cultural groups linked to the Black Consciousness movement

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3. African Craft

   Jun 26, 24 10:30 AM

   
   Immediately, with the phrase African craft one enters into the realm of what is art and what is craft?

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4. African decor

   Jun 25, 24 10:17 AM

   
   African decor can be hugely dynamic, creative and inspiring

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5. African Baskets

   Jun 24, 24 09:19 AM

   
   Basket making in Africa is an ancient skill that has survived to this day.

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6. African jewelry

   Jun 24, 24 09:03 AM

   
   African Jewelry takes many forms and has a number of functions besides bodily adornment.

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7. African Art

   Jun 21, 24 10:29 AM

   
   While the focus of this site is contemporary African art, I believe it is essential to understand what has gone before...

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8. African patterns

   Jun 18, 24 08:59 AM

   
   Africa has a wealth of patterns, everywhere you look you will see repetitions of shapes, colours, textures, lines laid out in all sorts of arrangements

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9. Contemporary African patterns

   Jun 18, 24 08:54 AM

   
   Creating a pattern is an applied art. Patterns can have great impact.... be it subtle or dramatic

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10. Contemporary African Bead Art

    Jun 17, 24 02:09 AM

    
    Contemporary beading in Africa takes on many forms..

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