A Sense of Wonder explores sub-Saharan African and Ethiopian art though stunning works dating from the 15th to the early 20th century. Drawing on African concepts, the inward-looking, contemplative quality of the sublime is shown through exquisitely refined emblems of leadership, divination materials, and masterworks of devotional worship made from wood, ivory, parchment, and bronze. In contrast, the externally-directed aesthetic of the fantastic is evoked through polychrome spirit masks and altars constructed from daring, ...
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A Sense of Wonder explores sub-Saharan African and Ethiopian art though stunning works dating from the 15th to the early 20th century. Drawing on African concepts, the inward-looking, contemplative quality of the sublime is shown through exquisitely refined emblems of leadership, divination materials, and masterworks of devotional worship made from wood, ivory, parchment, and bronze. In contrast, the externally-directed aesthetic of the fantastic is evoked through polychrome spirit masks and altars constructed from daring, unexpected juxtapositions of animal and human forms.
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VG (minor wear and rubbing to cover. previous owner name on title page and table of contents page) Black illustrated wraps. 144 pp. Many color plates. Catalog of a traveling exhibition first held at the Phoenix Art Museum, Dec. 13, 1997-Feb. 8, 1998 and at four others through May 7, 2000. Includes bibliographical references (pages 140-143).
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