User:CROIX/Art of Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua and Barbuda's art reflects the history and culture of the island through a colorful and varied fusion of influences. The Arawak people, who lived on the islands before the advent of the Europeans, produced the oldest works of art in the area, including petroglyphs and pictographs. These artworks, which feature geometric shapes, animals, and vegetation, are believed to have been employed for religious or ceremonial purposes.

When Europeans arrived in Antigua and Barbuda, they brought art traditions such as European painting, sculpture, and pottery. Local artists altered the European style of art to create their own style of Antiguan and Barbudan art. The topics of this art included social justice, the environment, and Caribbean identity. In Antigua and Barbuda, there is a significant number of art galleries and studios. Antigua and Barbuda's traditional crafts include ethnic dolls, sculptures, pottery, photography, and scrimshaw.