African contemporary art is hard to describe generally. Artists use various mediums, from oils to silk screening, and methods varying from brass casting to tin can sculpture. Traditionalists produce sculpture and woodcarvings based on classical African designs. A larger group works in the more modern styles of cubism, expressionism, and surrealism. Others seek a personal style. Many African artists were trained at European and American schools. Others feel that they can find truly African expression only in their native surroundings. In Nigeria, for example, the national artistic tradition is strong, though obscured by the effects of European colonialism and Christian and Muslim religious zeal. In other countries, traditional art was nearly overpowered by these forces.

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As stated in the passage, African art is difficult to describe generally because

Amany traditional artists use classical African designsBcolonialism and religious zeal have obscured itCartists have different opinions about influences and mediumDmany artists employ such a personal style

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The correct answer is C: artists have different opinions about influences and medium.

The passage highlights the diversity in the mediums, styles, and influences of African contemporary art, indicating that there isn't a singular way to describe it. Various artists have different perspectives on what constitutes true African expression and the impact of colonialism and religious influences, further complicating a general description.