Africa: The Art of a Continent : 100 Works of Power and Beauty

Description: Corgipack presents ... Africa: The Art of a Continent : 100 Works of Power and Beauty ISBN:3791320041 Author:Tom Phillips, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, Royal Academy of Arts (Great Britain), Martin-Gropius-Bau (Berlin, Germany) Publisher:Prestel Release Date:1999 Seller Category:Art Monographs; Catalogs Qty Available:1 Condition:Used: Excellent Sku: 078327 Notes: Unread store shelf copy with just a hint of wear to covers. Very nice and clean. Text free of highlighting and writing. Tightly bound. Massive book.613 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), maps ; 30 cm 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 mural 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. Don't forget to check out other great deals in our eBay Store!!

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