Add this copy of Africa: the Art of a Continent to cart. $29.50, very good condition, Sold by 3rd St. Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lees Summit, MO, UNITED STATES, published 1995 by Prestel Pub.
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Add this copy of Africa: the Art of a Continent to cart. $31.50, good condition, Sold by Mullen Books, Inc. ABAA / ILAB rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Marietta, PA, UNITED STATES, published 1995 by Royal Academy of Arts / Prestel.
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Good+ (VG, clean, tight contents but with light shelf wear and scuffing to covers; binding slightly cocked) Black ill. wraps with red lettering. 613 pp. profusely illustrated with color and bw plates, numbered by chapter. Heavy at 7 pounds and will require extra postage. Catalogue from the exhibition held at the Royal Academy October 1995 to January 1996. Covers the art of all of Africa, divided into geographic sections, with different authors for each. Introduction by Tom Phillips. This volume provides a global vision of the art of Africa through a host of colourful images of the finest known objects from the continent's cultural heritage. It examines African art geographically in a "grand tour" that divides the continent into seven areas. Beginning with ancient Egypt and Nubia, it moves down the eastern coast through Ethiopia and the Sudan-including the island of Madagascar-to Southern Africa, then up through the Congo and Central Africa to the Guinea Coast and the countries of the Sahara. Finally, it moves to North Africa, before returning to Egypt in its later Christian and Islamic periods. Within each of these seven chapters, objects are illustrated in chronological order, demonstrating the extraordinary range of styles inspired by different religions and cultures realized in a variety of materials from dung to gold. The artifacts comprise ornaments and jewellery, textiles, snuff bottles, Tutsi basketry from Rwanda, and sculpture, including the finest bronzes, terracottas and wood carvings from all periods. The book details the archaeological, historical and cultural background of every illustrated object and relates individual pieces to the people who made them. From ancient Egypt comes the Battleground Palette from 5000 B.C. This ceremonial palette depicts a battle on one side and an elegantly carved scene of grazing animals on the other. The book pictures a lyre from the southern Sudan that is over three feet high and profusely decorated with coins, beads, and shells. Also included is the oldest human artifact found on Earth-a handmade stone tool 1.6 million years old from Olduvai Gorge in Tanzania. If the scope of the book spans a whole continent, the source of the objects is transcontinental. Works of art from the finest public and private collections in Europe, America and the rest of the world are juxtaposed with the best from Africa itself.
Add this copy of Africa: the Art of a Continent to cart. $31.95, very good condition, Sold by Daedalus Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Portland, OR, UNITED STATES, published 1999 by Prestel.
Add this copy of Africa: the Art of a Continent to cart. $67.46, like new condition, Sold by Kenya Books - Kenya & Africa rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Brighton, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1995 by Prestel.
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As New. No Jacket as Issued. 613pp, 24 x 30 cm, 3.25 kg packed. First Edition, As New. Large paperback, illustrated card covers, printed on fine art paper and illustrated in colour throughout. A couple of related enclosures. First published on the occasion of the exhibition 'Africa: The Art of a Continent', Royal Academy of Arts, London, 4 October1995-21 January 1996. A wonderful evocation of one of the greatest exhibitions of African arts and artifacts ever held, beautifully illustrated. Heavy book, 3.25 kg packed, may require extra shipping costs depending on destination.
Add this copy of Africa: the Art of a Continent to cart. $68.84, very good condition, Sold by Paul Brown Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Ramsgate, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1997 by -Royal Academy of Arts (1995)-.
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Exhibition catalogue. First paperback edition 1995. 619 pages. Illustrated in colour throughout. Paperback. Minor creasing to spine. Very good indeed. This volume provides a global vision of the art of Africa through a host of colourful images of the finest known objects from the continent's cultural heritage. It examines African art geographically in a "grand tour" that divides the continent into seven areas. Beginning with ancient Egypt and Nubia, it moves down the eastern coast through Ethiopia and the Sudan-including the island of Madagascar-to Southern Africa, then up through the Congo and Central Africa to the Guinea Coast and the countries of the Sahara. Finally, it moves to North Africa, before returning to Egypt in its later Christian and Islamic periods. Within each of these seven chapters, objects are illustrated in chronological order, demonstrating the extraordinary range of styles inspired by different religions and cultures realized in a variety of materials from dung to gold. The artifacts comprise ornaments and jewellery, textiles, snuff bottles, Tutsi basketry from Rwanda, and sculpture, including the finest bronzes, terracottas and wood carvings from all periods. The book details the archaeological, historical and cultural background of every illustrated object and relates individual pieces to the people who made them. From ancient Egypt comes the Battleground Palette from 5000 B.C. This ceremonial palette depicts a battle on one side and an elegantly carved scene of grazing animals on the other. The book pictures a lyre from the southern Sudan that is over three feet high and profusely decorated with coins, beads, and shells. Also included is the oldest human artifact found on Earth-a handmade stone tool 1.6 million years old from Olduvai Gorge in Tanzania. If the scope of the book spans a whole continent, the source of the objects is transcontinental. Works of art from the finest public and private collections in Europe, America and the rest of the world are juxtaposed with the best from Africa itself. This book is published to coincide with "Africa 95", the first nationwide celebration of the arts of Africa ever to be held in Great Britain. Patrons of "Africa 95" are Her Majesty The Queen, President Nelson Mandela, and President Leopold Sedar Senghor. As the birthplace of the human race, Africa has a cultural history of unparalleled length; the book reflects this vast time span and the diversity of the art of the continent. We are specialists in Catalogues: Exhibitions, Auctions, Collections, etc. All items are as described and dispatched within 24 hours in a secure package. We are professional booksellers with over 38 years experience, you may order with confidence.
Add this copy of Africa: the Art of a Continent (African, Asian & to cart. $99.99, new condition, Sold by GridFreed rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from North Las Vegas, NV, UNITED STATES, published 1995 by Prestel Pub.
