Do African artists lean more towards realism or abstraction?

Question 1: Do African artists lean more towards realism or abstraction? Why?

Question 2: Compare the ancient terra cotta sculptures from the Nok culture in Nigeria to those found near present-day Lydenburg, South Africa
Question 3: Describe the characteristics of Ile-Ife and Benin sculpture.

Question 4: Describe the influence Portuguese culture had on Benin art.

Question 5: Why is ivory such an important commodity in Benin culture?
Question 6: Discuss the function of Kongolese nkisi and nkondi. What purpose did they serve? How were they used?
Question 7: What is the difference between kente cloth among the Asante and Ewe peoples? Think about who could wear the cloth and under what circumstances.

Question 8: Are the colors and patterns on kente cloth coincidental? Or do they serve a purpose? Explain your answer.
Question 9: What are the main structures in the complex of Great Zimbabwe? What function do we think they served and how can we tell?

Question 10: What indications do we have that Great Zimbabwe was the home of many powerful and wealthy individuals?

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