For the first time, a major exhibition examines the impact of African culture on black artists, both trained and self-taught, in a stunning range of 157 works which are variously bold, witty, historical, and mysterious. 49 biographical outlines; 320 illustrations, 170 in full color.
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For the first time, a major exhibition examines the impact of African culture on black artists, both trained and self-taught, in a stunning range of 157 works which are variously bold, witty, historical, and mysterious. 49 biographical outlines; 320 illustrations, 170 in full color.
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Add this copy of Black Art: Ancestral Legacy. the African Impulse in to cart. $31.47, good condition, Sold by Mullen Books, Inc. ABAA / ILAB rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Marietta, PA, UNITED STATES, published 1989 by Harry N. Abrams.
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VG-(light aging to upper text block, previous owner's name inside front cover, pages are otherwise clean. No dust jacket) Black cloth boards with gilt lettering, 305 pp. 139 color, numerous bw plates. Provides terrific color plates and insightful essays by the following: David C. Driskell (Introduction); Edmund Barry Gaither (Heritage Reclaimed: An Historical Perspective and Chronology); Regina A. Perry (African Art and African-American Art: A Stylistic and Spiritual Kinship); Alvia J. Wardlaw (A Spiritual Libation: Promoting An African Heritage in The Black College); William Ferris (Black Art: Making The Picture From Memory); Ute Stebich (Black Art In The Caribbean); Robert Farris Thompson (The Song That Names The Land: The Visionary Presence of African-American Art). The catalogue that follows is divided into four sections, and is followed by a most important artist biography section. Selected bibliography. A wonderful reference.
Add this copy of Black Art: Ancestral Legacy: the African Impulse in to cart. $32.00, very good condition, Sold by Eve's Book Garden rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from ALBANY, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1990 by Harry N Abrams Inc.
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Near Fine in Very Good jacket. Harry N Abrams Inc, 1990. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. Well-kept, unopened copy. With 320 illustrations, including 170 plates in color. Sturdy covers with thick gilting. Black remainder mark to lower page ends, and a little fading at lower edges. Jacket with neat folded edges. Jacket has tear at back corner. HEAVY oversize book. Benefits the Friends of the Albany, CA Library..
Add this copy of Black Art Ancestral Legacy: the African Impulse in to cart. $35.00, very good condition, Sold by Hennessey + Ingalls rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Los Angeles, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1999 by Dallas Museum of Art.
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Used-Very Good. For the first time, a major exhibition examines the impact of African culture on black artists, both trained and self-taught, in a stunning range of 157 works which are variously bold, witty, historical, and mysterious. 49 biographical outlines; 320 illustrations, 170 in full color. Very nice clean, tight copy free of any marks. Wrapped in complimentary Brodart dust jacket protector.
Add this copy of Black Art Ancestral Legacy the African Impulse I N to cart. $42.50, like new condition, Sold by Nilbog Books rated 2.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Portland, ME, UNITED STATES, published 1989 by Dallas Museum Of Art/Abrams.
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Very Fine in Very Fine jacket. 4to-over 9¾-12" tall. 1st Printing. This is a Very Fine and Unread copy of the first edition in a like dust jacket. In a mylar jacket cover. The casebound exhibition catalogue for the museum exhibition.
Add this copy of Black Art Ancestral Legacy: the African Impulse in to cart. $45.00, like new condition, Sold by McBlain Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hamden, CT, UNITED STATES, published 1990 by Harry N, Abrams, Inc.
Add this copy of Black Art, Ancestral Legacy: the African Impulse in to cart. $45.76, new condition, Sold by Colin Martin Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Camerton, EAST YORKSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1989 by Abrams & Dallas Museum of Art, 1989.
Add this copy of Black Art: Ancestral Legacy: the African Impulse in to cart. $80.16, like new condition, Sold by In Other Words Books rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Plymouth, DEVON, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1990 by Harry N Abrams Inc.
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As New in As New jacket. Folio-over 12-15" tall. pp. 305. Book as new and unread, dark blue boards with gilt lettering, bright orange end papers and full colour gloss dust jacket (very faintly faded on spine, some small dents and marks on back and a light score mark on front). Includes 320 illustrations, 170 plates in full colour. Published to accompany the exhibition Black Art: Ancestral Legacy organised by the Dallas Museum of Art in 1989. Each section is introduced with an essay by a specialist in that area, covering connections to spiritaulity, folk art, the land, Black art in the Caribbean and a historical perspective and chronology. This is a very heavy book, weighing in at over 2 kgs, and measuring over 12"x 9", and will need extra postage.
Add this copy of Black Art: Ancestral Legacy: the African Impulse in to cart. $102.99, new condition, Sold by GridFreed rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from North Las Vegas, NV, UNITED STATES, published 1990 by Harry N Abrams Inc.
