
African Art
Traditions, symbols, and aesthetics of the African continent
Maurice Delafosse(Author)
Parkstone Press USA, Limited
Published on 3. January 2020
Book
Hardback
256 pages
978-1-64699-172-3 (ISBN)
Description
African Art invites you to explore the dynamic origins of the vast artistic expressions arising from the exotic and mystifying African continent.
Since its rediscovery through the colonial exhibitions at the end of the 19th century, African art has been an unlimited source of inspiration for artists who, over time, have perpetually recreated these artworks.
The power of Sub-Saharan African art lies within its visual diversity, demonstrating the creativity of the artists who continue to conceptualise new stylistic forms. From Mauritania to South Africa and from the Ivory Coast to Somalia, statues, masks, jewellery, pottery, and tapestries compose a variety of daily and ritual objects brought forth from these richly varied societies.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Product notice
Laminated cover
Dimensions
Height: 276 mm
Width: 221 mm
Thickness: 21 mm
Weight
1179 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-64699-172-3 (9781646991723)
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Maurice Delafosse (1870-1926) was a French anthropologist and colonial official who researched African languages. Delafosse had many criticisms and disagreements with the French government administration of the their colonies in Africa and was later banned from the French colonies for the latter part of his life.