In this study, Blier examines the artworks of the contemporary "vodun" cultures of southern Benin and Togo in West Africa, as well as the related "voudou" traditions of the Americas. Blier employs theoretically sophisticated psychological, anthropological and art historical approaches to explore the contrasts inherent in the "vodun" arts - commoners versus royalty, popular versus elite, "low" art versus "high". She examines the relation between art and the slave trade, the psychological dynamics of artistic expression, the ...
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In this study, Blier examines the artworks of the contemporary "vodun" cultures of southern Benin and Togo in West Africa, as well as the related "voudou" traditions of the Americas. Blier employs theoretically sophisticated psychological, anthropological and art historical approaches to explore the contrasts inherent in the "vodun" arts - commoners versus royalty, popular versus elite, "low" art versus "high". She examines the relation between art and the slave trade, the psychological dynamics of artistic expression, the significance of the body in sculptural expression and indigenous perceptions of the psyche.
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Add this copy of African Vodun: Art, Psychology, and Power to cart. $79.00, good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Atlanta rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Brownstown, MI, UNITED STATES, published 1995 by University of Chicago Press.
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Ex-Library copy with typical library marks and stamps. Dust jacket in good condition. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. The dust jacket is housed in protective mylar for preservation. Dust jacket adhered to cover boards. The text block includes extensive photographs to supplement the text. The binding suffers minor loosening due to age and wear, but remains secure and in-tact; the pages are clean and unmarked. Secure packaging for safe delivery.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall A beautiful crisp clean hardcover copy in very good condition, lightly bumped lower corners. DJ in very good condition with faint sunning to spine, now in protective mylar cover.
