Woodrow Nash: "African Nouveau is the term I use to describe my present body of work. It’s specifically African and European in influence. The images are African in general with the graceful, slender proportions and long undulating lines of 18th century Art Nouveau. The concept is 15th century Benin, a former kingdom in Africa flourishing from the 14th - 17th century. Both styles were often asymmetrical, using decorative shapes and ornamental motifs derived from natural forms. The two styles lend themselves well to each other. Hence the term “African Nouveau”.
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I like the term "African nouveau." It certainly seems appropriate!
ReplyDeleteGreat reflection, James. And thanks for hosting.
ReplyDeleteI agree with EG! I like the term, too and it does indeed seem appropriate! Terrific reflections for the day! Thanks as always for the weekend fun, James! Hope you have a great one!
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Almost looks ghostly!
ReplyDeletevery nice. i hope your move is over with and things are settling down!
ReplyDeleteHappy WR everyone! Hope you can stop by my blog to see my reflection choice.
ReplyDeleteVery nice James. Have a happy one as well!
ReplyDeleteThis is really cool!
ReplyDeletePerfect for Africa Day. Great reflections with wonderful colors.
ReplyDeleteVery nice work, I'd love to see more African Nouveau ceramic sculptures!
ReplyDeleteHave a good weekend James! ;-)
Fascinating reflection, James—enjoy your weekend!
ReplyDeleteHey James. cool subject for reflections. Love that face down in the right corner.
ReplyDeleteTook a look at some Benin artwork for my art appreciation final project. Awesome, I'm already in the know. Happy weekend my friend.
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ReplyDeleteHappy Memorial too...my first time here.
ReplyDeleteLove the elongated style of the sculptures! Very beautiful! And the touch of the whimsical face on the bottom right is enchanting!
ReplyDeleteNot only a great photo! Also, some very interesting background information...
ReplyDeleteVery cool!
ReplyDeletestunning ceramic sculptures!
ReplyDeleteTrès impressionnants tes personnages ! J'aime ce rappel de la couleur de la terre d'Afrique. Belle image.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting piece, particularly when seen via the reflection!
ReplyDeleteGod bless you!
Cezar
Beautiful composition!
ReplyDeleteThank you for hosting, James! I like the title also - and the reflections are very interesting!
ReplyDeleteLove the photograph and the name. Thanks for hosting this, it is fun.
ReplyDeletelooks real people, my Ghana friend dressed in her Ghana clothes to church.
ReplyDeleteGreat reflection shot, James!
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting!
A wonderful reflection you have shared. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteWonderful reflection, it draws one in to look more closely. Have a safe and photo full Memorial Day weekend.
ReplyDeleteGreat shot, so intriguing.
ReplyDeleteLove that reflection, looks like a work of art! Joining your meme for the first time...
ReplyDeletecool shot!!! The sculptures take on an ethereal pagan god-like quality in the reflection!
ReplyDeleteVery neat James
ReplyDeletefirst time posting - via Linda -
ReplyDeletethx for promoting creativity !
Those sculptures are so powerful and lifelike! The one on the bottom right looks like a reflection of an observer of the other 2. I love the idea of incorporating "ornamental motifs derived from natural forms..."
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