The Arts of Africa: At the Dallas Museum of Art - Rilegato

Walker, Roslyn Adele

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ISBN 10: 0300138954 ISBN 13: 9780300138955

Casa editrice: Dallas Museum of Art, 2010

Riassunto

This beautifully illustrated book showcases 110 objects from the Dallas Museum of Art’s world-renowned African collection. In contrast to Western ?art for art’s sake,” tradition-based African art served as an agent of religion, social stability, or social control. Chosen both for their visual appeal and their compelling histories and cultural significance, the works of art are presented under the themes of leadership and status; the cycle of life; decorative arts; and influences (imported and exported). Also included are many fascinating photographs that show the context in which these objects were originally used.

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L'autore:

Roslyn Adele Walker is Senior Curator of the Arts of Africa, the Pacific, and the Americas and the Margaret McDermott Curator of African Art at the Dallas Museum of Art.

Product Description:

Book by Walker Roslyn Adele

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Dallas Museum of Art
• Data di pubblicazione: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0300138954
• ISBN 13: 9780300138955
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 319