An illustrated introduction to the art and culture of Africa south of the Sahara, showing the diversity that exists among the different peoples of the region, and discussing the social, political, and economic themes that imbue their artwork.
Features examples of Africa masks, textiles, stone and metalworks, leather and cloth goods, and other articles that define African culture and tradition since ancient times.
Examines the major influences on African art and culture over the centuries. Also examines the development of the visual arts in a number of individual regions.
A comprehensive region-by-region study of African art history featuring seven hundred illustrations, including 120 full-color plates and nine maps; also includes a glossary and an annotated bibliography.
Discusses the influences of African customs, history, and geography upon art in West Africa. Includes dress, textiles, jewelry, metal sculpture, carving, masks, and pottery.
Presents art of the Yoruba, Bantu, and other African peoples, illustrating the impact of their works on the development of twentieth-century Western art.
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.
