The History Of African Art Suzanne Preston Blier Thames Hudson Ltd Αγγλικά Βιβλία Arts General

A Concise Accessible And Up-To-Date Overview Of The Arts Africa From Prehistoric Times To Present Day This Indispensable Introductory Guide Explores Art African Continent Its Early Origins Over 150 000 Years Ago Contemporary Set In Context Post-Colonial Debates Restitution Cultural Objects Artefacts Challenges Enormous Complex Field Study Once Under-Appreciated By Western World Is Now Global Importance An Essential Subject Education History For Ease Reference Analysis Structured Chronologically Into Manageable Meaningful Chapters Covering Ancient Middle Ages Travel Trade Encounters With Europe Age Exploration Colonial Era Rebuilding Recent It Addresses Core Continent-Wide Themes Visual Expression Life-Cycle (Motherhood Children Initiation Religion) Body Representations Power Dynamics Important Regional Artistic Expressions Are Also Explored Such As Cultures Mali (The Sudan) Nigeria Lower Niger Benue Area) Congo Basin Various Nomadic Populations Across Written Inclusive Modern Perspective Focusing Not Only On Royal Traditions But Broader Practices Excellent Introduction Students Museum Visitors Anyone Interest Fine Studies Σελίδες: 176 Έτος Έκδοσης: 1012 Διαστάσεις: 13 8X13 8Cm