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5. **What role does African art play in local and international markets, and how does the commercial demand for African art affect its production and authenticity?

4. **How do African artists incorporate both indigenous techniques and modern influences into their work, and what impact does this have on the perception of African art globally?

3. **In what ways have historical events, such as colonialism and independence movements, influenced the evolution of African art?

2. **What are the key characteristics and differences between traditional African art forms and contemporary African art movements?

**How does African art reflect the diverse cultural and social practices of the many ethnic groups across the continent?

How do different regions across the African continent distinguish their art styles, and what are some key characteristics that define the art of West Africa compared to that of East or South Africa?

What role do art markets, galleries, and museums play in shaping the narrative and value attributed to African art, and how are African artists and curators challenging these spaces today?

How do African textiles—such as Kente, Adire, and Bogolan—reflect the social, political, and cultural narratives of the communities that produce them?

In what ways have colonialism and the subsequent post-colonial period impacted the representation and perception of African art on the global stage?

How do traditional African art forms, such as masks and sculpture, influence contemporary African artists, and what new meanings do these contemporary works convey?