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Exploration of Aesthetics in African and European Arts

Exploration of Aesthetics in African and European Arts

By: Dr Christopher Appiah-Thompson
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Alongside traditional arts, new art forms have emerged in Africa, including dance-drama, Yoruba Folk Opera, and writing in Western languages. These forms reflect the adaptation of traditional elements to contemporary contexts and the fusion of African and Western influences.

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