AFRICAN SCULPTURE
Author: W. ROBBINS
Material Type: general or thematic Work
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd., Atglen, 2005. Bound with binding of full light brown fabric editor under jacket illustrated color in very good condition, in-4, size: 22.5 x 28.5 cm, ISBN 0-7643-2332-6
Content: 240 p, 347 ill. b / w, 1 cards, biblio., table of countries and tribes whose styles are represented, boards, collections, backgrounds illustrations
Additional information: Second edition of the original publication of the first bilingual 1966. Text in English and French
State of the work: Very good condition
Description
“African Art in American Collections” – A comprehensive introduction to the wide range of African tribal sculpture is presented in this photographic study. Ashanti fertility doll to dance masks Bambara, the staffs of the dignitary Bachokwe Bakuba boxes are included in 347 creations of Senegal to the regions of Congo, Mali, Sierra Leone. This book offers a tremendous opportunity for Africans and non–Africans watching diversity, expressive quality and sheer evocative power of African art, and gain a better understanding of one of the great legacies of humanity. Warren Robbins presents pieces from the perspective of two civilizations – Africa and the West. Considering that the creations are closer to the classical and primitive art, his sensitive analysis of stylistic refinements different tribes past and present stresses the importance of preserving this art for posterity. Text and captions are in English and French. Warren Robbins is the founder and former director of the National Museum of African Art in Washington. Former cultural attaché to the Diplomatic Service of the United States, he directs the Center of Intercultural Communication Robbins in Washington.
Additional information
| Weight | 1530 g |
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| Dimensions | 22.5 × 28.5 cm |
