Modigliani used simplified and abstracted forms to create stylized figures.
Traditional African art had had the greatest influence on 20th century sculpture and painting.
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They were pressured to be Christians by their masters, but incorporated African elements to their Christianity--for example gospel music. African American Christianity had many elements of what is now called liberation theology as African American Christians worked to free the slaves--many songs used themes from the Biblical Exodus, etc.
The topic of African traditional culture is a complex one because there are so many varied elements of African culture. Also, there are hundreds of African tribes, each with their own unique culture.
he was inspired by some African art
Denise Paulne has written: 'African sculpture' -- subject(s): African Sculpture, Art, Black, Black Art, Sculpture, African
Roy Sieber has written: 'African furniture and household objects' -- subject(s): Exhibitions, Furniture, House furnishings 'Sculpture of Black Africa' -- subject(s): African Sculpture, Art collections, Exhibitions, Sculpture 'African art in the cycle of life' -- subject(s): African Sculpture, Art and society, Exhibitions
Traditional African art had had the greatest influence on 20th century sculpture and painting.
J. Anthony Stout has written: 'Modern Makonde sculpture' -- subject(s): Sculpture, Sculpture, Makonde (African people)
Quite a few: The German expressionist group 'Die Brücke', Picasso, Modigliani, to mention some.
Christiane Falgayrettes-Leveau has written: 'Formes et couleurs' -- subject(s): Exhibitions, Polychromy, West African Wood sculpture, Wood sculpture, West African
Oskar Nuoffer has written: 'Afrikanische Platik in der Gestaltung von Mutter und Kind' -- subject(s): African Sculpture, Art, Mother and child, Sculpture, African
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