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Black history is American history

The drums of Africa still beat in my heart
by @schulmanArt, Miriam Schulman 

Morning Spirit, 24x24" Abstract Art
I have been infatuated with the highly stylized and abstracted forms from Africa, be it sculptures, masks or reliefs. This video is a glimpse of some of the art I have been creating inspired by the rich cultural heritage of Africa. For each piece I used an actual museum artifact as the...

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Looking at African Art during Black History Month

The Chic Style Influence of African Artby Miriam Schulman, @schulmanArt
make a dramatic statement with an African Painting
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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Artistic Achievements of African Artisans Inspired Modern Art

A Colorful Black History Month
by Miriam Schulman, @schulmanArt

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...

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African Love: Decorating with International Eclecticism

My African Valentine
by @schulmanArt, Miriam Schulman

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...

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Decorate with African Art for Kwanzaa

Celebrate the Unique Heritage of Africa
by MIriam Schulman, @schulmanArt
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...

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