Yoruba Aesthetics & African Art
Across
- 1. Artist deeply influenced by African sculpture, especially in Cubism
- 4. Yoruba aesthetic concept of combining realistic and ideal human features
- 7. Design or pattern, especially used in Yoruba decorative art
- 8. Term used by early Western collectors for African art, often with colonial bias
- 10. Smoothness and polish of a surface; a sign of cultural refinement
Down
- 2. The emphasis on clarity or visual accessibility in Yoruba sculpture
- 3. Balance or symmetry in design, reflecting harmony
- 5. Refers to youth or young adulthood in Yoruba figure art
- 6. Signifies exaggeration of body parts for symbolic/spiritual emphasis
- 9. Represents calmness, serenity, and composure in art