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.
These stone sculptures are only found and carved in Zimbabwe, which continues to be the center for stone sculpture in Africa. From scintillating white granites to brilliant serpentines - reds, greens, maroons, grays, yellows, and vibrant oranges - the stone of Zimbabwe is a visual catalog of incredible mineral wealth.