Do you think abstract art is African or visa verse?
[2009-07-16 09:58:06]

Q: I need to know you feel about my question Do you think abstract art is African or visa verse?

A: Abstract Art is to me neaither African, European, Asian etc but i have found in many books the alot of researchers say it started in America around the second world war by a Russian artist, but in the east a guy nammed Kasimir Malevich painted stark black on white geometric symbols to fuel his Suprematist movement. Truthfully I believe it was not created by on county/ race of people.

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Which art form is an example of artists' original intent varying from that of collectors:?
[2007-06-04 16:47:35]
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a. african tribal art
b. florentine art
c. abstract art
d. none of the above


Am I doing your homework for you?!!! A. African tribal art was used for ceremonial purposes, or as useful items they used in every day life-such as an urn or carved goblet.

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