Complementary Opposition in Mende Art and Ritual - Softcover

Hommel, Dr. William

 
9781521390924: Complementary Opposition in Mende Art and Ritual
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1521390924 ISBN 13: 9781521390924
Publisher: Independently published, 2017

Synopsis

This is the most comprehensive study of Mende Art and Ritual covering 12 ceremonies and celebrations. Each of these are illustrated with field photographs. The significance of the forms and actions are discussed. Mende culture has many examples of complementary opposition such as Beauty/Ugly, Male/Female, Village/Bush. This book explores how this creates dynamic vitality. This is based on years of study of Mende art and culture which started with my field research between 1971 and 1978. A catalog of works by 15 identified artists and 28 regional styles is included.

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About the Author

Dr. Hommel Did his research in Sierra Leone among the Mende culture. He taught African art for 35 years, worked in several museums, and has authored several catalogs and books on African as

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Publisher
Independently published
Publication date
2017
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1521390924
ISBN 13 
9781521390924
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
193

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