Traditional African Art

Traditional African Art
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Publisher : McFarland
Total Pages : 171
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ISBN-10 : 9781476620039
ISBN-13 : 1476620032
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Book Synopsis Traditional African Art by : Avner Shakarov

Download or read book Traditional African Art written by Avner Shakarov and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2015-06-14 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The art of sub-Saharan Africa reveals the marvelous achievements of unknown artists over thousands of years. Their aesthetic ideal finds form in wood, ivory, fabric, bronze and iron. This illustrated study of traditional African art includes pieces from Western Sudan, the Congolese Basin, the Guinea coast, Gabon, the Democratic Republic of Congo and East and South Africa. Each piece is characterized by its own traditions and artistic forms. The earliest works date from the beginning of the first millennium, the most recent from the early 20th century. Unique and rare examples are documented, many heretofore virtually unknown.


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