| African art has a powerful impact on western art | | | | masks, figures and musical instruments in the |
| and artists. It has been a source of inspiration for | | | | museum. They reflect the diverse artistic |
| various artists, ever since they recognised the | | | | expressions unique to Africa. Some of the |
| aesthetic value of African sculpture. There are a | | | | paintings and sculpture are the work of living |
| number of museums that flaunt some of the | | | | artists, highlighting individual creativity. These |
| best art forms of African culture. The National | | | | artists have transformed artistic traditions into |
| Museum of African Art is a famous tourist | | | | modern idioms so innovatively, that their work |
| attraction in the United States. This museum is a | | | | addresses a number of global and local art trends. |
| part of the Smithsonian Institution and is known | | | | This museum presents some of the rich traditions |
| to exhibit the finest collection of African art and | | | | and diverse cultures of Africa through the |
| culture. The National Museum of African Art was | | | | magnificent collection of sculpture and paintings. |
| originally a private collection. | | | | The National Museum of African Art is completely |
| The museum has a small store, which displays the | | | | devoted to the study, collection and exhibition of |
| merchandise inspired by the arts and cultures of | | | | African art. People can discover the rich cultural |
| Africa. This museum displays African pottery and | | | | diversity of Africa through the numerous exhibits. |
| various traditional and modern ceramic works. | | | | This museum also offers a number of educational |
| These ancient and contemporary ceramic | | | | programs, professional development workshops |
| artworks, which belong to different regions of the | | | | and curricular consultations for visitors and |
| African continent, bring out the beauty and | | | | schools, in order to have a better understanding |
| richness of African pottery. There are a number | | | | of African art and culture. |
| of other exhibits, such as textiles, furniture, tools, | | | | |