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Western art has been greatly influenced by African art. Pablo Picasso discovered African sculptures and paintings, and afterwards he revolutionized the art world with 'abstract' art. Many other western artists have also been influenced by African art such as Henry Moore, Cezanne, and Renee Stout. African art is famous for portraying its society and culture; as opposed to western art where the artist is trying to express themselves personally. The abstract form of African art plays and important part int he beliefs of the African people. When a feature on an African sculpture or painting is enlarged, it means that part is of particular importance to society. Many Nigerian sculptures have enlarged heads, because the head is considered the source of a persons luck and wisdom. The Kenyan artists like to enlarge the eyes because they are the windows to the soul. Some figures have large, muscular legs, portraying strength and hard work. Artwork in Africa is often generalized or idealized rather than being realistic. For example, since age is equated with wisdom, many sculptures will show a person with grey hair while the persons body is still youthful and smooth. In almost every piece of art there is a story. You can experience much greater satisfaction from your own African collection by pondering some of these ideas.

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Ebony Lion Head Cane $19.90 Usually ships in 3-5 Days Average Rating:	Kenyan Hand Carved Canes $19.90 Usually ships in 3-5 Days Average Rating:	Soapstone Angel $15.90 Usually ships in 3-5 Days Average Rating:
Thinker On Stool 12" $39.90 Usually ships in 3-5 Days Average Rating:	"The People Of Africa" Batik $37.90 Usually ships in 3-5 Days Average Rating:	Set Of 12 - Banana Leaf Greeting Cards $15.90 Usually ships in 3-5 Days Average Rating:
12 Framable Greeting Cards-Mudcloth $15.90 Usually ships in 3-5 Days Average Rating:	Set Of 12 Greeting Cards-Batik Cloth $15.90 Usually ships in 3-5 Days Average Rating:	Korhogo Mudcloth Strip Painting 12"X50" $19.00 Usually ships in 3-5 Days Average Rating:
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"Expressions" Batik $27.90 Usually ships in 3-5 Days Average Rating:	"Return From Market" Batik $37.90 Usually ships in 3-5 Days Average Rating:	"The Four Races" Batik $37.90 Usually ships in 3-5 Days Average Rating:
"The Three Races" Batik $27.90 Usually ships in 3-5 Days Average Rating:	"Womans Reflection" Batik $27.90 Usually ships in 3-5 Days Average Rating:	Ebony Safari Animals - ( 7.5" ) $11.90 Usually ships in 3-5 Days Average Rating:
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