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I chose "African Art" & "African Art:Legacy of Oppression". I picked both videos because I have an interest in African art. The design of it is so unique compared to other regions and it has always stood out to me.

The first video was interesting because it delved into the story behind African sculptures and masks. I'm very interested in origin stories behind pieces and some African art is really abstract, so I was engaged in the story of why sculptures look the way that they do. I like African sculptures but the symbolism and the fact that the art focused on abstract rather than reality made it more appealing to me because of the video. The second video was short but it had a lot of information in it. Related to the first video, showing the symbolism that went into the sculptures kept me watching and also inspired me to create a better mask for the project.

The videos relate to the readings because Africa played a vital role in the development of the art of sculpture. Egypt is credited for its sculptures and distinct art (The way gods are portrayed, decorated tombs, etc.) but the origins of the Egyptian style originated in Africa.

The symbolism used to convey ideas in African sculptures really help to provide an understanding of art and art concepts. For those like myself who did not study African sculptures prior to watching these videos, they help give insight to the craft of maskmaking in ancient cultures. Personally, not only did I get a deeper understanding of the art form but I also grew more appreciative of it because symbolism is my favorite part of both literature and art.

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