African Masks: From the Barbier-Mueller Collection (Art Flexi Series)
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| Rating | : | 4.31 (902 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 3791338072 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 288 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2018-02-14 |
| Language | : | English |
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African Masks This is the best book I have found on the psychology and understanding of African masks. Just fantastic, worth the money. 80% color plates, brief outline of basic African mask types and their interpretation, grouped by region and by style.. "Nice Photos; typical ignorance." according to E.O.. "Let us not delude ourselves: African Art is a concept that goes back only a few decades".I just received this book, but this ridiculous statement makes me question the legitimacy of any of the information presented here. African art is many millennia old and the types referenced in this book go back centuries despite the authors clear misinformation. The author clearly seeks. Another Centrifuge For Ineptitude fastidious one This book has been part of my book collection for well over a decade. When I initially purchased and perused it, I was disappointed because of many "contradictions" amidst the captivating photo images, but I occasionally reference it during personal study and research. Frankly, it serves as an additional repertoire like other publications with *interesting* examples with desc
A unique contribution to the literature on African art, this book is also a wonderful introduction to countless fascinating, age-old spiritual traditions still practised today.. The book includes one hundred colour plates accompanied by in-depth descriptions, as well as numerous black-and-white photographs of the masks as they are used in religious and secular ceremonies. An introductory text by renowned scholars describes how the masks are made, examines their significance in African culture and offers insight into the universal practice of masquerading
of Seattle Lib.Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. More than a dozen essays are also provided, while some are scholarly and informative, many are personal reflections on and reactions to the collector and the collection, which some readers may not find especially enlightening. African Art is a catalog of that collection, with over 300 photographs of the objects. From Library Journal These two books by the same publisher are very similar in a number of ways?they are designed to accompany major European exhibitions; contain hundreds of visually impressive photos of some of the finest works of African artistry; and cover the art of Africa while emphasizing the sculpture of West and Central Africa. Both books are highly recommended for any public or academic library with an interest in art, anthropology, and/or African studies.?Eugene C. Han Coray (1880-1974), a modern art dealer in Zurich, was one of the earliest of those collectors, and his extensive