30 articles
Symbols and codes of African art
- 25 How Does Street Art from Nairobi’s Slums Express Contemporary Social Realities?Street art in Nairobi’s slums gives a voice to the voiceless. Committed murals, symbols of resistance and community creativity transform marginalization... 12 min read
- 26 What is the durability of murals made with plant-based binders in Africa?African murals created with plant-based binders have withstood the test of time for centuries. Their exceptional durability, lasting 50 to 100 years, re... 6 min read
- 27 Why do triangular patterns dominate the wall art of many ethnicities in Southern Africa?The triangular patterns in Southern African wall art don’t just decorate: they tell stories. Sacred geometry, cultural identity and feminine transmissio... 9 min read
- 28 How Did Akan Palace Wall Paintings in Ghana Legitimize Royal Power?Wall paintings in Akan palaces in Ghana were much more than decoration: they materialized royal power through sacred symbols, documented dynastic histor... 11 min read
- 29 What is the influence of Saharan rock art on sub-Saharan African wall traditions?10,000 years ago, artists of the green Sahara created a visual language that still influences the wall traditions of sub-Saharan Africa. Discover this m... 11 min read
- 30 How Do Ndebele Women Encode Social Messages in Their Wall Paintings?Ndebele wall paintings are not mere decorations: they constitute a sophisticated communication system where each color, each geometric shape codes a soc... 12 min read
