FAQ About The Influence of Traditional African Masks in Modern Art
How did Picasso incorporate African masks into his art?
Pablo Picasso incorporated the aesthetic elements of African masks into his art by adopting their abstract and fragmented forms. This influence is most prominently seen in his seminal work Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, where he uses mask-like faces to portray a sense of otherworldliness and emotional depth, which became defining characteristics of Cubism.
