Artgal.Online
Artgal.Online
  • Home
    • Terms and Conditions
    • Privacy Policy
    • Legal Notice
    • Contact
  • Events
  • Viewing Rooms
    • Himlishch-Träumen Aadorf near Zürich
    • Bickel Auto Frauenfeld
    • Buchs SG near Liechtenstein
    • Gallery Alexander E. Räber
    • Mapiti - Sculpures - Thundorf
    • Thundorf near Zurich
    • Artworks per Viewing Room or Gallery
    • Artworks for Sale per Artist
  • Guest Artists
    • Rolf Knie
    • Zhang Daqian
    • Christo and Jean Claude
    • Laurent Baheux
    • Steampunk Style
    • Wang Changshuo
  • Galleries
    • Live Exhibitions
    • Virtual Exhibitions
    • Youtube Video Gallery
  • Care Projects
    • Zimbabwe Projects
    • Indian Projects
  • Shop

From Rock to Canvas: The Evolution of African Art Through History

African art has a rich and dynamic history, evolving from ancient rock carvings to contemporary masterpieces. This journey reflects the continent’s diverse cultures, experiences, and aspirations.
Ancient Beginnings
The oldest known African art dates back over 70,000 years to the Blombos Cave in South Africa. These early works include rock carvings and paintings, depicting animals, humans, and abstract designs. They provide insights into the spiritual and daily lives of early African societies.
Development of Civilizations
As civilizations like Egypt, Nubia, and Great Zimbabwe rose to prominence, their artistic expressions grew more sophisticated. The Great Zimbabwe Ruins, for instance, showcase intricate stone architecture and carvings that highlight the ingenuity of the Shona people.
Modern Movements
Contemporary African art blends traditional elements with modern themes and mediums. Artists like those featured on Artgal.online and Swiss-Zim Heritage Gallery challenge stereotypes and explore issues such as identity, migration, and globalization. This fusion of past and present ensures that African art remains relevant and inspiring.
The evolution of African art is a testament to the creativity and resilience of its people. By exploring this journey, one gains a deeper appreciation for the continent’s artistic legacy.

We use cookies to enable essential functionality on our website, and analyze website traffic. By clicking Accept you consent to our use of cookies. Read about how we use cookies.

Your Cookie Settings

We use cookies to enable essential functionality on our website, and analyze website traffic. Read about how we use cookies.

Cookie Categories
Essential

These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our websites. You cannot refuse these cookies without impacting how our websites function. You can block or delete them by changing your browser settings, as described under the heading "Managing cookies" in the Privacy and Cookies Policy.

Analytics

These cookies collect information that is used in aggregate form to help us understand how our websites are being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are.