Suzanne Preston Blier
The History of African Art
The History of African Art
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This guide provides a comprehensive and accessible overview of African art from prehistoric times to the present,covering key themes and regional expressions. It is an essential resource for students, museum visitors, and anyone interested in fine art, African history, and cultural studies.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 12 October 2023
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
This comprehensive and accessible overview of African arts spans from prehistoric times to the present day, providing a rich tapestry of artistic expressions across the continent. In the context of post-colonial debates, the restitution of cultural objects, and the challenges of the present, this introductory guide delves into the diverse and evolving art of Africa. Once overlooked by the Western art world, African art has now gained global significance and is an essential subject in art history education.
The guide is organized chronologically, with chapters covering ancient art, the Middle Ages, travel and trade, encounters with Europe during the age of exploration, the colonial era, the rebuilding of the continent in recent times, and contemporary art. It addresses core themes of African visual and cultural expression, including the life cycle, motherhood, children, initiation, religion, and the representation of power dynamics.
Furthermore, the guide explores important regional artistic expressions, such as the cultures of Mali, Nigeria, the Congo Basin, and various nomadic populations across Africa. Written from an inclusive modern perspective, the book emphasizes the broader global history of the continent and its artistic practices, making it an excellent resource for students, museum visitors, and anyone with an interest in fine art, African history, and cultural studies.
Weight: 422g
Dimension: 139 x 217 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780500296257
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