At once visually and intellectually compelling, this work invites contemplation on such topics as imperialism, the environment, war, aesthetic movements, art and cultural identity.
More than 80 superb artworks from one of the world's finest and most respected collections of African art are on view at the Smithsonian's National Museum of African Art.
Donated to the museum in 2005, the Walt Disney-Tishman collection is known for its unique and rare works of traditional African art from throughout sub-Saharan Africa. The collection has been instrumental in defining the field of African art history in the United States and abroad.
The beauty and richness of Africa's pottery resonates through the traditional and modern ceramic works of art
collected by the National Museum of African Art. Examples of the museum´s contemporary and tradional ceramic
works from different regions of the continent are on view throughout the museum.