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, ...
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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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Add this copy of Africa: the Art of a Continent to cart. $25.00, good condition, Sold by Shaker Mill Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from West Stockbridge, MA, UNITED STATES, published 1999 by Prestel.
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Near Fine. Munich: Prestel, March 1999. Paperback. Near Fine. Unmarked. Interior prist ine. Spine straight, tight and uncreased. Light rubbing to covers. Light re ading wear to corners with a curl to bottom corner. A book that clearly has been used, but remains in very nice condition. Not from a library. No rema inder mark. Not clipped. More than 600 photographs, nine detailed maps, bib liography, index of ethnic groups. 620 pages. 9.75 x 11.75 x 1.75 inches He avy item (7 pounds): extra charges for expedited or international shipping. First published on the occasion of an exhibition held October 4, 1995-Jan uary 21, 1996 at the Royal Academy of Arts, London. This magnificent celebr ation of the world's oldest and most diverse artistic traditions is the def initive book on African art. Ranging from the oldest known human artifact, circa 1.6 million BC, to pieces made within living memory, the objects coll ected in this extraordinary volume reflect a continent of enormous cultural and historical scope. Arranged chronologically within seven geographical s ections, it offers an astonishing array of sculptures in wood, bronze, ston e, and gold, as well as mural paintings, ceremonial pieces, ceramics, jewel ry, and textiles culled from private and public collections around the worl d. Commentary by renowned scholars illuminates the cultural and historical significance of these pieces, and in-depth authoritative texts highlight cr itical aspects of each region. Together these words and images take readers on an artistic grand tour through a continent of unparalleled diversity, a nd towards the thrilling discovery of not one Africa, but many. Cont.
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Very Good. Size: 9x1x12; A very nice copy. Text in clean/unmarked condition. Cover has minor wear with bumped/curling corners. Binding is tight. Your Satisfaction Guaranteed. We ship daily.
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Very Good. Size: 9x1x12; **Please note: book is oversized and very heavy, and will not be sent to international addresses. ** Softbound book with light overall wear to wraps, isolated light soil to edges of text block, and light creasing to spine. Pages are clean and lavishly illustrated in color. 620p.
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