How does African art address and reflect social, political, and historical themes, and what are some prominent movements or genres within African art that exemplify this?
What role do materials and techniques play in African art, and how do these elements reflect the cultural, environmental, and economic aspects of the societies that produce them?
What are the primary functions and cultural significance of masks in various African societies, and how do they differ in style and symbolism across regions?
5. **How are modern African artists addressing themes of identity, politics, and diaspora in their work, and which artists are at the forefront of this movement?
4. **In what ways has the Western perception and collection of African art evolved from the colonial period to the present day, and what impact has that had on African artists and their work?
3. **How has contemporary African art been influenced by global art movements, and in what ways does it maintain connections to traditional African cultural themes?
