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Black history is American history
The drums of Africa still beat in my heart
by @schulmanArt, Miriam SchulmanÂ
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| Morning Spirit, 24x24" Abstract Art |
Looking at African Art during Black History Month
The Chic Style Influence of African Artby Miriam Schulman, @schulmanArt
This African tribal paintings was created from studying original African art sculpture at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The tribal wall art has a wonderful abstract quality giving it a modern sophistication. The African artifact for this painting was a commemorative sculpture...
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| make a dramatic statement with an African Painting |
Artistic Achievements of African Artisans Inspired Modern Art
A Colorful Black History Month
by Miriam Schulman, @schulmanArt
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| Africa Art: Rain King, 20x20" watercolor on canvas |
Black History Month, or National African American History Month, is an annual celebration of achievements by black Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of African Americans in U.S. history. The event grew out of “Negro History Week,” the brainchild of noted historian...
African Love: Decorating with International Eclecticism
My African Valentine
by @schulmanArt, Miriam Schulman
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| Modern Interpretation of African Art |
This African tribal paintings was created from studying original African art sculpture at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The tribal wall art has a wonderful abstract quality giving it a modern sophistication.
The dominant colors in these artworks are red, earth tones, yellow, green and cerulean blue.
I made...
The dominant colors in these artworks are red, earth tones, yellow, green and cerulean blue.
I made...
Decorate with African Art for Kwanzaa
Celebrate the Unique Heritage of Africa
by MIriam Schulman, @schulmanArt
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| Art of Africa |
Everyone has heard of Kwanzaa, a unique holiday that celebrates African culture, but do you know that the holiday includes the celebration of arts? Kwanzaa is a week-long holiday that is celebrated around the world that takes place between December the 26th and January the 1st every year. The holiday celebrates...
More African Drawings Created on Site at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Who were the Heroic Africans?
by Miriam Schulman, @schulmanArt
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| Painting of Afukwa, African Queen |
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| Memorial head of Afukwa |
An African terracotta sculpture inspired this watercolor painting. I viewed the sculpture as part of a special exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art titled "Heroic Africans." The exhibition takes a look at sculptural...
Heroic Africans: Legendary Leaders, Iconic Sculptures
Drawing at the Metropolitan Museum
This art was drawn from a special exhibition titled "Heroic Africans" which takes a look at sculptural traditions from West and Central Africa created between the twelfth and early twentieth centuries. I brought my watercolor sketch pad into the gallery on a friday night and sketched from seven different...
by Miriam Schulman, @schulmanArt
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| Set of 4 African Paintings |
African Art Spirits to watch over your home
 African Art, Modern Abstract Contemporary Artworks |
| Kitchen God, 24x24" ORIGINAL painting on gallery wrapped canvas |
Using African tribal masks on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in their Oceania Arts wing, I created these super modern and abstract canvas paintings. Each one is a spirit that has magically been conjured up with thick paint and brought to life on gallery wrapped canvas. Since...
Direct from the studio: Modern African Art Paintings Work in Progress
For a limited time I am offering a pre-order special price on work in progress paintings! These canvases are modern abstract original interpretation of African tribal sculptures on canvas! African masks are considered amongst the finest creations in the art world and are highly sought after by art collectors. Masking ceremonies in Africa have great cultural and traditional significance. Latest...