“It perfectly articulates all of the answers to the questions one asks oneself when in contact with modern, postmodern, and contemporary Western arts, as well as non-Western traditional arts.” —New York Times Book Review
“Diagne has further entrenched his reputation as a clear-sighted thinker.” —African Studies Review
“The book is an inspiring read with excellent bibliographical references and notes for readings on Negritude that will attract a wide audience of readers. As such, African Art as Philosophy makes an important contribution to African studies from a multidisciplinary perspective.” —African Studies Quarterly