Question

1. what forms of visual art did west africans create? start typing here...

Explanation:

West Africans created various visual art forms. Prominent ones include sculptures (like the detailed bronze sculptures of the Benin Kingdom, terracotta figures from Nok culture), masks (used in rituals, with intricate designs, e.g., from the Yoruba, Bamileke), textiles (such as elaborate kente cloths from Akan regions, bogolanfini or mud - cloth from Mali), and pottery (functional and decorative, with unique patterns). These art forms often had cultural, religious, or social significance, reflecting their societies' values, histories, and spiritual beliefs.

Answer:

West Africans created visual art forms like sculptures (e.g., Benin bronzes, Nok terracotta), masks (e.g., Yoruba, Bamileke), textiles (e.g., kente cloth, bogolanfini), and pottery, with cultural/religious/social significance.