African Culture Exhibition Open 　　Sponsored by China Culture Ministry, China Exhibition Communication Center was put in charge of the African culture exhibition at China Art Gallery. 　　African formative arts have made important contribution to the development of modern arts. Its formal beauty, in the characteristic of terse lines, bold shapes and simple exaggeration, belongs to the treasure house of human civilization enjoying an equal footing with old Oriental and Western cultures. 　　African culture exhibition is a key part to the program of China International Fine Arts Year. On display are 300 pieces of wood, stone and bronze carving and paintings from 11 African countries. HomeNews 1999-01-26 Page5 Full Story in Chinese