Examines the art and culture of Africa, discussing rock art, architecture, textiles, masks, metalwork, and other forms of artistic expression, and including photographs, a glossary, and resources for further research.
Examines some of the major issues surrounding the history of contemporary African art since the 1950s, discussing patronage and other forms of mediation, formal training versus the dynamics of the workshop, the development of new genres, and other topics.
Showcases African art from the collection of the British Museum, examining objects from each of five regions, with commentaries by historians, anthropologists, curators, artists, and scholars.
