18th Century Slave Trade

During the late 17th century slave trade played a dominant part in strengthening economies all over the world. As the world acknowledged the fact that slavery was a necessary part of life due to the free labor, tens and thousands of slaves were involuntarily circumnavigated around the world to countries that had potential to be rich with profitable resources and goods such as sugar and silver. One such group of slaves traveled from Africa to the Caribbean Islands. As they arrived to the islands, not only did they bring their grit and labor, but they brought aspects of their culture such as art which played a big part in shaping the Caribbean islands. Arts during the 18th century provided an outlet for representation of these slaves which fueled