Africa has never been an area of the world that has brought image of art to mind for me. While researching African art I discovered Kobina Nyarko. Born in Ghana in 1972, Nyarko aggressively pursued his love of art. In 2003 he graduated from college with a BA in Industrial Art.

Mdash; Leave a comment. The wall paintings basically represent the harvest season along withs its social tradition and customs, such as marriages and the birth of a child. Jivya Soma Mashe, Title Unknown, Date Unknown. The artist mentioned above is a renown member of this c.

I feel that these pieces better represent how I feel when I think about art from this time period. Court Ladies of the Former Shu, Tang Yin. I really enjoy this painting because it sort of shows daily life of women in China during this time period. I almost imagine the Disney movie. I must admit, I a.

A work that really caught my eye was the painting. A luohan is a spiritual individual who has accomplished a higher understanding of the Buddhist religion. The piece was created in 1591 and is ink and color on paper.

Turns by Kobina Nyarko, 2010, Ghana. Kobina Nyarko is a contemporary artist who resides with his wife and son in Takoradi, Ghana. He was born on March 14, 1972 in the same town he lives in today. He is both a painter and metal works artist. Lately he has been exploring fish symbolism in his works, which has created a trademark style. His paintings often incorporate large schools of vibrantly colored fish, swirling in mesmerizing designs.

The poem at the top of the piece reads below. Where clouds of leaves and frost-covered flowers vie in wondrous splendor. I too have built a new residence at Zhixing Mountain,. May I share some of your autumn colors on my eastern hedge.