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Q 5.2 Short Answer Assignment 3 - Western Art and African Art Activity Short Answer Assignment 3 - Western Art and African Art Purpose: The purpose of the Short Answer Assignments is to make you think about the art concepts you have learned in this course, critically analyze the concepts, and articulate your thoughts demonstrating your understanding of the concepts. Instructions: Many Western Artists have been inspired by African Art, especially the more geometric shapes of sculptures. Consider some of these Western Artists and then write a 1-page paper where you reflect on the following question: How has African art influenced artists in the West? Provide artistic examples. (Please do NOT use Picasso as an example). Support your answer with artistic examples. Format: • Your answers are to be written in academic essay format • Use artistic examples NOT included in the textbook or lecture notes • Do not just give your opinion on something, you must support your views with examples and demonstrate that you understand the material and can think creatively for yourself about the concepts discussed in this course • Include a title page including students name, faculty name, and the question. • Papers must be double spaced. • Spell and grammar check your paper before submitting. • Properly cite your references using APA or MLA format • Include a reference list. If you are using a website, be sure that it is an academic, credible reference. • Do NOT write in the first person. • Plagiarism is automatic failure of the entire COURSE! Submit your paper in a Word document with the following file name: YourLastName_ShortAnswerAssignment3 Consult the course syllabus for grading criteria for this assignment. Grading Value: 20 Due Date & Time: Sunday by midnight

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Now with the steady technological development, Globalization has become a part of human society and it is due to this globalization that global influences have taken an important position. Even in the world of art, different cultures are influencing many others from the other side of the world. When it comes to African art, its influence over Western art is not something new or connected with Globalization. It was there from the early times as the artists recognized the aesthetic significance of African sculpture.