"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