There is something magical to discover when looking at African art. The language that tribal artists use is simple and universal which allows it to have an emotional impact even through the passage of time. Western painters and sculptors have been fascinated by tribal art. Matisse, Matta, Gauguin, Picasso, Braque, Brancusi, Moore, Lam have all drawn inspiration from African art which makes their figures so alive in their ancestral spirituality. African art has been fundamental for spiritual growth in those who do ritual art outside of the African continent. Almost any piece of art you see today can be traced back to African roots. African tribal art is within almost everything we do today including, music, clothing, and decor. This art is important in today's world because it represents and combines the past, present and future.