Freedom, Enslavement and Resistance

African, Asian, and European influences

African, European, and Indigenous influences

European, Asian, and South American influences

Asian, Indigenous, and African influences

It led to a complete rejection of traditional African practices.

It created distinct art forms reflecting a diverse heritage and range of experiences.

It resulted in art forms that were purely European in style and content.

It had no noticeable impact on the development of art forms.

Quilting was primarily used for trade with European settlers.

Quilting served mainly as a form of abstract art with no practical use.

Quilting was a powerful medium for storytelling, memory keeping, and preserving family histories.

Quilting was exclusively used to create clothing for enslaved people.

Symbolism was avoided to prevent misinterpretation by enslavers.

Each element carried a deeper meaning, reflecting African artistic traditions and cultural values.

Symbolism was only used in pottery and not in other crafts like quilting.

Symbolism was primarily derived from European art and had no African influence.

European Lute

West African stringed instruments

Native American flute

East Asian harp

Drums were primarily used for European-style military parades.

Drums were central to communication, cultural expression, and community building.

Drums were banned by enslavers and had no role in African American life.

Drums were only used for personal entertainment and had no cultural significance.

By strictly adhering to European grammar rules.

By blending West African languages and European languages.

By solely using indigenous languages of the Americas.

By translating European texts into African languages.

They primarily served as a means of communication with enslavers.

They fostered community, shared identity, and resistance against enslavement.

They were mainly used for religious ceremonies and had no social function.

They isolated different groups of enslaved people by creating linguistic barriers.

By strictly adhering to European musical styles

By infusing them with African musical elements

By translating them directly into African languages

By replacing them with traditional African songs

Strict adherence to European harmonies

Call and response, hand clapping, and syncopation

Use of only European instruments

Elimination of all vocal elements