Abstract
This study relooks at the problematic concept of "African Art". The conceptual evolution of "African Art" coincides with three realities: firstly, that the art discovered in Africa was described as uncivilized; secondly, that this art capitulated with the colonial past of Africa; finally, that this art of an underdeveloped continent. In such a context of emergence, this art has been or is still exploited by ambitious and interested promoters. Hence, there is an imperative need for contemporary artists to overcome all these influences to produce works whose ontological values and universality cannot be challenged.
Recommended Citation
Kalama, Henri. "Le paradigme « Art Africain » : de l’origine à sa physionomie actuelle." Artl@s Bulletin 7, no. 1 (2018): Article 3.
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