An innovative exploration of iconic imagery in African art, examining how sculptures, masks, and other objects embody cultural ideals and express political, spiritual, and social power. This richly illustrated volume analyzes diverse African artistic traditions through the lens of iconic representation, revealing how form, materials, and symbolism converge to create objects of profound cultural significance. The essays investigate leadership regalia, ancestral figures, masks, and religious imagery, demonstrating how African artists translate abstract concepts of authority, beauty, fertility, and spiritual force into visual form. Essential for collectors, art historians, and scholars seeking deeper understanding of meaning and function in African art.
Paperback
207 pages
Please note: All titles are vintage or out-of-print editions. While condition may differ from images shown, each book is in good condition unless stated otherwise.
An innovative exploration of iconic imagery in African art, examining how sculptures, masks, and other objects embody cultural ideals and express political, spiritual, and social power. This richly illustrated volume analyzes diverse African artistic traditions through the lens of iconic representation, revealing how form, materials, and symbolism converge to create objects of profound cultural significance. The essays investigate leadership regalia, ancestral figures, masks, and religious imagery, demonstrating how African artists translate abstract concepts of authority, beauty, fertility, and spiritual force into visual form. Essential for collectors, art historians, and scholars seeking deeper understanding of meaning and function in African art.
Paperback
207 pages
Please note: All titles are vintage or out-of-print editions. While condition may differ from images shown, each book is in good condition unless stated otherwise.