Sacred Arts of Haitian Vodou more books like this

by Donald J Cosentino (Editor)

This abundantly illustrated anthology brings together 16 essays by scholars, artists, and ritual experts who examine the sacred arts of Haitian Vodou from multiple perspectives. Among the many topics covered are the 10 major Vodou divinities, the paintings of Hector Hyppolite, the multimedia pieces of Pierrot Barra, sequined bottles and sequined ...

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Islam and Tribal Art in West Africa more books like this

by Rene A Bravmann, Reni A Bravmann, David Anderson (Editor)

Most writers have assumed that the spread of the Islamic faith has tended to weaken and undermine the foundations of traditional African society and culture. In this interesting and original study Professor Bravmann re-examines and refutes the assumption that the aniconic attitudes of Islam, especially the prohibition of representational imagery, ...

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African Art more books like this

by Dennis Duerden

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Black Images: The Art of West Africa, more books like this

by Penelope Naylor

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Ife, Akan Und Benin: Westafrikanische Kunst Aus 2000 Jahren more books like this

by Arnoldsche (Creator), Fritz Falk (Preface by)

This is the first publication devoted to the collection of the Foundation 'Forgotten Cultural Treasures' which besides early terracottas from the Nok culture mainly includes superb bronzes from Ife. Sculpture and ritual objects from the ancient Benin empire as well as precious gold jewellery from the Akan groups of Ghana are further highlights ...

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Art and People of Black Africa more books like this

by Jacqueline Fry

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African Canvas more books like this

by Margaret Corurtney-Clarke, Margaret Courtney-Clarke, Dr. Maya Angelou (Foreword by)

Maya Angelou has written the introduction to this collection of art by women of West Africa that includes body decoration, weaving, fabric design, pottery, paintings, and mural art.

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African art & leadership. more books like this

by Douglas Fraser, Herbert M. Cole

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Africa : tribal art of forest and savanna more books like this

by Arnold Bamert

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African and Ancient Mexican Art: The Loran Collection [Exhibited at the M. H. de Young Memorial Museum, October 12, 1974-January 12, 1975: Catalogue] more books like this

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The Art of West African Kingdoms more books like this

by Edward Lifschitz (Editor), National Museum of African Art

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The arts of Africa more books like this

by René S. Wassing

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The art and peoples of Black Africa. more books like this

by Jacqueline Fry

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African Art and Leadership more books like this

by Herbert M Cole (Editor), Douglas Fraser (Editor)

A series of fourteen thought-provoking essays by art historians, anthropologists, and historians analyzes the complex interactions between art and leadership in sub-Saharan Africa. Amply and carefully illustrated throughout.

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African art as philosophy more books like this

by Douglas Fraser

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African art in private German collections. L'art africain dans les collections privées allemandes. Afrikanische Kunst in deutschen Privatsammlungen. more books like this

by Karl-Ferdinand Schädler

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African Images: Essays in African Iconology more books like this

by Edna Bay (Editor), Daniel McCall (Editor), Boston University

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Afrika : Stammeskunst in Urwald und Savanne more books like this

by Arnold Bamert

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Afrique Noire more books like this

by Laure Meyer

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African Art from the Harrison Eiteljorg Collection more books like this

by Peggy S Gilfoy

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Brief History and Appreciation of Art with Special Reference to West Africa more books like this

by E V Asihene

A concise work, this book traces the evolution of art from prehistoric modes to what is understood to be modern art, exploring specifically the contribution West Africa has made to the world's art heritage. The book contains many images and illustrative examples of art from West Africa.

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Bruckmann's Handbuch der afrikanischen Kunst more books like this

by Ulrich Klever, F. Bruckmann KG

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African art from the Kirkpatrick Center : an exhibition at the Oklahoma Art Center, April 13-May 11, 1980, from the permanent exhibition at the Kirkpatrick Center, Oklahoma City more books like this

by William L. Hommel

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The art of Black Africa more books like this

by Elsy Leuzinger

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African art : [catalogue of the] permanent collection, Illinois State University [Ewing Museum of Nations] ... more books like this

by Ewing Museum of Nations, F. Louis Hoover, Illinois State University Foundation

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