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Colonizers forced African communities to learn European speech, causing the loss of native languages.

This shift of language can be seen in Non-western countries like South America, which has given up their native language and accepted English as their primary language.

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 "Untitled from Frieze: Studies for Four Generations, One Absent", Joanne Leonard, American,   1991-92 

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What caused the shift in language in Africa and how was traditional African language affected?

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What caused the shift in language in Africa and how was traditional African language affected?

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The forcible integration of cultures into Africa caused an increase in new identities, new cultures and new languages which eventually changed traditional language.

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The earliest display of artistic behavior in Africa was the practice of body decoration.

Some African communities continue to wear little to no clothes to show off skin decorations like scarification

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Ancient Africans communities were the first to conceive a concept of monotheism but followers never worshiped their Supreme God due to the belief that they were not worthy enough and their god was very distant.

About 500 years ago, the most traditional groups of African people practiced Bantu, which is worship of ancestors and spirits

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Do modern African religions continue to practice traditional beliefs?

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Do modern African religions continue to practice traditional beliefs?

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African religious beliefs continue to be made from fears and emotion, like tradition, Africans tend to call upon their ancestors and other spirits day to day rather than a Supreme God.

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What well-known cultures and traditions can be traced back to the roots of Africa and how have said cultures developed over time?

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Arts of Africa Installation, Smith College Museum of Art

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What influences and techniques of traditional African art have been incorporated into modern African art?  

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What influences and techniques of traditional African art have been incorporated into modern African art?  

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Modern day and traditional African art share the same use of abstract expression and themes, significant use of color and some of the same materials.