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From Library Journal
Associated with an exhibition at the Guggenheim Museum, this book
provides a survey of 100 visually spectacular objects from Africa. As
befits current thinking, the catalog (and exhibition) surveys the entire
continent, including ancient Egypt and Nubia and north and northwestern
Africa as well as the sub-Saharan region. Each object is reproduced in
color and accompanied by extensive catalog entries written by over 60
expert contributors. The catalog section is preceded by five essays
contributed by major scholars in the field. The essays discuss the
nature of African art and its appreciation. Gates's article on the
ambivalence displayed by 20th-century Western appreciation and Suzanne
Blier's essay on the myths and misconceptions surrounding African art
are especially valuable contributions. Highly recommended for any
library with an interest in African art.?Eugene C. Burt, Art Inst. of
Seattle Lib.
Book Description
As the birthplace of the human race, Africa possesses a cultural history
of unparalleled length. This magnificent publication reflects that vast
time span: the objects included range from the oldest known human
artifact (1.6 million BC) to pieces made within living memory. In word
and image the book celebrates the extraordinary variety of African art
and the consummate skill of its creators.
Sinossi: This magnificent celebration of the world's oldest and most
diverse artistic traditions is considered the definitive book on African
art. Ranging from the oldest known human artifact, circa 1.6 million BC,
to pieces made within living memory, the objects collected in this
extraordinary volume reflect a continent of enormous cultural and
historical scope. Arranged chronologically within seven geographical
sections, it offers an astonishing array of sculptures in wood, bronze,
stone, and gold, as well as rock paintings, ceremonial pieces, ceramics,
jewelry, and textiles culled from private and public collections around
the world. Commentary by renowned scholars illuminates the cultural and
historical significance of these pieces, and in-depth authoritative
texts highlight critical aspects of each region. Together these words
and images take readers on an artistic grand tour through a continent of
unparalleled diversity, and towards the thrilling discovery of not one
Africa, but many.
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