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.
Examines the positive economic shift in sub-Saharan Africa that became noticeable in 1997, through the beginning of the twenty-first century, and discusses the fragility of the upturn; and offers the reactions of nine experts on the author's insights.
