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August 07, 2021 2 min read 0 Comments
While we might know of Modern African artists, many are often surprised to learn that many aspects of the Modern art movement (which started in Europe in the 19th century) were influenced by traditional African art.
European colonizers in Africa would often bring back African masks, statues, and artefacts back to Europe. African artworks at the Universal Exhibition held in Paris in 1900 left the European public awed as well as horrified.
However, it was exhibitions such as these that inspired European artists. Where many saw an “uncivilized” and untamed civilization, modern artists saw inspiration and opportunity.
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