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History of Art in Africa, A
ISBN-10: 0134421876
ISBN-13: 9780134421872
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2001
Format: Paper; 448 pp
Published: 08/08/2000
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For use in introductory-level courses in African Art or Introduction to Non-Western Art in departments of Art.
This ground-breaking and comprehensive survey text approaches African art from an art-historical perspective more than an anthropological perspective. A History of Art in Africa shows how African art has developed from beliefs, traditions, and cultural and historical influences. The text challenges current perceptions of African art and presents it as conceptual and intentional in its own right, rather than as intuitive or “primal” impulses, as it has been previously perceived. The text covers the entire continent of Africa, including Egypt, and incorporates the influences of Islamic and Christian religious artistic traditions as well. A discussion of contemporary African art includes the works of diaspora artists.
- 700 contextual photographs—Offers a wide range of images of individual objects and field photos.
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Students see a vast array of works. Ex.___
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- Authoritative authorship—Authors are renowned authorities in their fields.
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Provides a broad array of African art scholarship. Ex.___
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- Sidebars —Highlight larger cultural topics and other issues.
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Students are introduced to the contextual setting. Ex.___
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- Easy reading style—Informative, yet written for general readership.
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Clarity makes the information easy to master. Ex.___
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- Five-part organization—The first four parts cover the four main geographical areas of the continent, while the fifth part deals with the African diaspora.
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Logical teaching units make learning easier. Ex.___
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- Special discussion of key aspects of African art—Topics such as Innovation of Form, Abstraction, Parallel Asymmetries, Multidimensionality, Performance, Humanism/ Anthropomorphism, Ensemble/ Assemble, and Multiplicity of Meaning are discussed in relation to the specific areas of the continent and periods of history.
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Students are sensitized to important issues in African art. Ex.___
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- Coverage of the changing perception of African art—In addition to Egypt, covers the art of Nubia and areas of Africa often ignored in surveys.
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Provides resources for all African cultures, while treating each one individually. Ex.___
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- Coverage of Contemporary African art—Important contributions of contemporary African artists in Africa and global contemporary art by Africans.
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Students are made aware of contemporary expression. Ex.___
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- Instructor's Manual written by Dr. Visonà.
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Helps instructors teach the subject matter. Ex.___
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I. FROM THE NILE TO THE NIGER.
II. WESTERN AFRICA.
III. CENTRAL AFRICA.
IV. EASTERN AND SOUTHERN AFRICA.
V. THE DIASPORA.
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