Many delegates wanted to defer independence or avoid it outright. Still, Congress did nominate a drafting committeeâthe Committee of Fiveâto compose a declaration of independence. Thomas Jefferson, known for his eloquent writing style and reserved manner, became the principal author.
Sculpture is Africa's greatest art. Wood is used far more than any other material. This means that much African art did not last, because wood is more easily destroyed than stone or metal. Because of this, there are some gaps in our knowledge of African art history.
Characteristics Of African Art. May 26, 2013 by Andrew Keet. While African art is one of the most all-encompassing and non-definitive art forms in the world, there remain some aspects of it that have been common denominators throughout the continent and over extended spans of time.any African artists inter-morphed figures of humans and animals to create a kind of hybrid being. African Mask from Mali, made of wood and embellished with hammered brass. The second common denominator is that of YOUTHFULNESS. A young, healthy figure, whether male or female, represents vitality, health and fertility.