Inspiration is everywhere and can come from anywhere. We draw from the past, social scenarios, emotions, nature and innumerable places and things, tangible as well as intangible. Fashion is closely related to art and culture and it goes without saying that, fashion draws from art and culture. Some aspects of the latter are taken and used in the designs, in unique yet understandable ways. One can look and make out which culture/art/craft etc., the designer is trying to pinpoint and is drawing from.
Here, we shall see how African art has been translated onto designs.
African art is the art produced by the African people living in sub-Saharan Africa who are ancestors of the indigenous people of Africa. Africa has a history of art that is unmatched anywhere else in the world. The art forms found on the African continent are as diverse as the African people themselves. Numerous tribes and groups from all over the continent contributed to African art history with unique works of art. Despite this diversity, there are some prominent themes that appear in much of African art throughout history.
The predominant art forms are masks and figures, which were generally used in religious ceremonies. The decorative arts, especially in textiles and in the ornamentation of everyday tools, were a vital art in nearly all African cultures. With few exceptions most early sub-Saharan African artworks did not survive to modern day due to the materials they were made out of. Artworks made of wood, leather, plant fibers, (often embellished by clay, shells, beads, ivory, metal, feathers, and shredded raffia) and other perishable materials eventually wore out.
Today, the same themes are being worked on by artists with a modern touch, all the while maintaining the tradition look.
References:
http://interesting-africa-facts.com/African-Art/African-Art.html
http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/African_art.aspx
http://interesting-africa-facts.com/African-Art/African-Art-History.html
Source of individual images: pinterest.com
Here, we shall see how African art has been translated onto designs.
African art is the art produced by the African people living in sub-Saharan Africa who are ancestors of the indigenous people of Africa. Africa has a history of art that is unmatched anywhere else in the world. The art forms found on the African continent are as diverse as the African people themselves. Numerous tribes and groups from all over the continent contributed to African art history with unique works of art. Despite this diversity, there are some prominent themes that appear in much of African art throughout history.
- Emphasis on the human figure.
- An emphasis on abstract art over naturalistic art.
- Artist throughout African history tend to concentrate on three-dimensional (example: Sculpture) artworks as opposed to two-dimensional (example: Paintings).
- The creation of art for use in performance or ceremonies. Art was usually not created to be hung on walls or set in a corner, a common African theme was to use the art. For example mask were worn in many different types of social activities.
- The creation of very colorful works of art.
Today, the same themes are being worked on by artists with a modern touch, all the while maintaining the tradition look.
African art and sculptures examples
African prints and patterns example
Fashion translation
African print on jumpsuit, print details - Mara Hoffman Fall 2014 RTW
African line print on maxi dress and earrings
African prints on lamps and interior decor
African print inspired bag collection by Lalesso x Pichulik
African inspired embellishments on Barbara Bui SS12 footwear, African prints on bangles
African details on: Burberry Prorsum RTW Fall 2014 dress, David Tlale skirt Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2015
African tribal print on balloon dress, African print on Donna Karan Spring 2014 collection
African beading design on Suno Pre-Fall 2015 Maxi Dress, African print on short dress, different African prints on Hervé Léger by Max Azria Pre-Fall 2015 collection
http://interesting-africa-facts.com/African-Art/African-Art.html
http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/African_art.aspx
http://interesting-africa-facts.com/African-Art/African-Art-History.html
Source of individual images: pinterest.com
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