In addition to rock art, ancient African artists prepared sculptures. One of Africa's oldest sculptures were the stunning terracotta ceramic faces, many of which have worn down over time, recorded in the West African country of Nigeria and are 2,500 years old or more. The sculptures are assembled using cast iron or even grog compounds, although none of them exist in their initial form. They demonstrate a resilient spirit in African culture dating back to approximately 200 AD (Peter 89. Their stunning formal characteristics and communicative eminence place them in a distinct position with reference to the history of African art. They are unique because they depict distortions and are unique designed depicting intricate hairstyles and embellishments. Terracotta sculptures currently occupy a critical but unique place in the world's artistic evolution. The Sokoto district of Nigeria has been identified as a place with sculptures of captivating severity, some of which were produced in the period around. to the 1st century AD The district may have emerged as a trading center (several trade routes pass through the city, carvings are known to have particularly heavy coats of arms and bear less decoration around the neck than those found in other Nigerian districts (Biler 72). Coincidentally, in a town with a similar name in South Africa it was found with engravings similar to the pieces just described. Archaeologists estimate that the artworks may have been assembled around 500 AD, identifying them as the earliest works found on the southern tip of the continent. There is very little information linking the sculptural works to a specific ethnic group, although there is sufficient reason to assume that the individuals who buried them in the c...... middle of paper ...... and through l the use of colorful motifs, in particular the embellishment of domestic walls, and a renewed passion for the surrounding spaces, environments that not only appeal to people based on their comfort but which are well linked to human discernment. From the literature in the presiding paragraphs, it is clear that African art is broad and extends from carvings, to weights, to clothing. Some of the geometric shapes used in modern schooling were designed by African artists. It can be proudly said that the history of African art has over the centuries shaped the art we see around the world today. Works Cited Biler, M. (2007). A history of art in Africa. New York: McGraw Hill Books. Bassani, Ezio. (2012). African art. New York: Top Ten Publishers. Peter, G. (2002). Early African art and architecture. New York: Oxford University Press.