Art

Appropriate for undergraduate and graduate level courses in African Art.

Incorporating the latest research of African art scholars, this text provides a comprehensive introduction to the important art traditions of the Sahara desert, West Africa, Central Africa, Eastern Africa, Northeast Africa, and Southern Africa within a cultural and historical context.

• The text's geographic organization, from the Sahara through southern Africa, makes it easy to follow and use as an introduction to the artistic traditions of the continent's specific regions. Pg.___

• Emphasizes the importance of gender, power, and life cycle rituals as they relate to African artistic traditions. Woven throughout the text, these themes provide a focus on the social, religious, and political contexts in which much of the art functions. Pg.___

• Provides a realistic picture of the diversity of African art traditions by covering a wide range of visual art forms, from wooden and metal sculpture to textiles, dress, ceramics, architecture, and architectural decoration. Pg.___

• Presents the artistic traditions of each geographic region through a survey of selected art forms, from the earliest known documented art works to works by late twentieth century artists. Examples are discussed within the context of culture as well as the historical relationship between peoples and regions. Pg.___

• Includes more than 360 illustrations of art works that allow the reader to see and study style, iconography, and function as described in the text. Pg.___

• Up-to-date chapter bibliographies, at the end of the book, aid students who wish to conduct further, in-depth research on particular art traditions. Pg.___

• Each chapter is separated into clearly divided subsections to make the material easy to access and reference. Pg.___

 1. Western and Central Sudanic Societies.


 2. Western Sudanic Village-Based Societies.


 3. The Western Guinea Coast.


 4. The Akan Peoples of Ghana and the Ivory Coast.


 5. Eastern Guinea Coast: The Yoruba, Nupe, and Fon and Their Influence.


 6. Benin and the Lower Niger River Basin.


 7. Cameroon Grassfields, Ogowe River Basin, and the Northern Equatorial Forest.


 8. Leadership and Prestige Arts of the Zaire River Basin.


 9. Arts of Divination, Healing, and Initiation in the Zaire River Basin.


10. State Societies of Northeastern Africa.


11. Eastern and Southern Africa.


Bibliography.


Index.

African Art (Art)
Black Art (Art)
Introduction to African-American Studies (Race and Ethnic Studies)
African Literature and the Arts (Race and Ethnic Studies)

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  Perani & Smith | ©1998 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 385 pages
  
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  Perani & Smith | ©1998 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 385 pages
  
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