African Art (Paperback)

Chris Spring

ISBN 10: 0714125326 / ISBN 13: 9780714125329

Published by British Museum Press, London, 2015

About this Item

Paperback. Featuring a rich array of magnificent artworks from the British Museum and beyond, the book showcases some of the most exquisite works of wood, stone, ceramics, beadwork, textiles and metalwork from Africa - from the Mediterranean coast to the Cape and from the Atlantic to the Indian Ocean. Beginning with an introduction to the very nature of African art, each of the artworks is then explored within its wider cultural and historical context, with chapters relating to contemporary art, masquerade, specific materials such as cloth, precious metals, wood and iron, gender, tools, and arms and armour. Close-up views of individual details will allow the reader to see these pieces in a new way, while the author points out unexpected juxtapositions across a wide range of cultures, periods and media. Presenting a spectacular view of African art, this stunning book also offers tremendous insight in to African culture. Offers tremendous insight in to African culture. This book showcases works of wood, stone, ceramics, beadwork, textiles and metalwork from Africa from the Mediterranean coast to the Cape and from the Atlantic to the Indian Ocean. It also offers close-up views of individual details will allow the reader to see these pieces in a new way. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: African Art (Paperback)
• Publisher: British Museum Press, London
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0714125326
• ISBN 13: 9780714125329
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Featuring a rich array of magnificent artworks from the British Museum and beyond; the book showcases some of the most exquisite works of wood; stone; ceramics; beadwork; textiles and metalwork from Africa – from the Mediterranean coast to the Cape and from the Atlantic to the Indian Ocean.

Beginning with an introduction to the very nature of African art; each of the artworks is then explored within its wider cultural and historical context; with chapters relating to contemporary art; masquerade; specific materials (such as cloth; precious metals; wood and iron); gender; tools; and arms and armour. Close-up views of individual details will allow the reader to see these pieces in a new way; while the author points out unexpected juxtapositions across a wide range of cultures; periods and media. Presenting a spectacular view of African art; this stunning book also offers tremendous insight into African culture.

About the Author

Christopher Spring is curator of the African collections at the British Museum. He is the author of numerous books on African art and culture, including African Arms and Armour, North African Textiles and African Art in Detail