Based primarily on the author's own fieldwork, this book provides an understanding of the artistic life of the Guro people, placing special emphasis on their masks. It furnishes a taxonomy of mask types - sacred, semi-sacred, and entertainment - and presents in-depth profiles of the historically important Guro mask carvers. The process of creating a mask is also thoroughly described, often in the words of the Guro artists themselves.
With over 500 photographs of masterpieces as well as of mask performances and artists in their workshops, this thoughtful and detailed work honors the artistic achievements of the Guro people and serves as an invaluable record for future generations.
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With lavish photographs and fascinating first-person interviews, the world s leading expert on the Guro culture examines the artistic accomplishments of this African people. The Guro people of Africa s Ivory Coast are renowned for their rich mask and sculpture traditions. These objects of joyful and sublime beauty are used in a variety of social and spiritual ceremonies
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Descrizione libro 518 S., Abb. Umschlag leicht berieben. Guter Zustand mit lediglich leichten Gebrauchsspuren. G03-5 ISBN 9783791339412 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 3300 30,5*24,5 cm. OPappband, OSchu. Codice articolo 139124
Descrizione libro Hardcover. Condizione: Near fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near fine. First edition. First edition. Hardcover. 12'' X 10''. 518pp. with 581 illustrations (383 in color), 2 maps. Codice articolo 12845
Descrizione libro Hardcover. Condizione: Used - Good. Codice articolo 9783791339412