Presenting 100 masterworks of African art representing 100 different ethnic groups across the continent. Fagg, one of the most influential scholars of African art, selected exceptional sculptures, masks, and objects that demonstrate the remarkable diversity of African artistic traditions. With 100 plates, this French-language publication provides a comprehensive visual survey of African art at a pivotal moment in its appreciation in the West. Published for an exhibition at Paris's Musée des Arts Décoratifs, this work captures mid-1960s approaches to understanding and presenting African art. Essential for collectors, art historians, and scholars interested in both the breadth of African artistic expression and the history of African art scholarship and exhibition practices in Europe.
Softcover
100 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.
Presenting 100 masterworks of African art representing 100 different ethnic groups across the continent. Fagg, one of the most influential scholars of African art, selected exceptional sculptures, masks, and objects that demonstrate the remarkable diversity of African artistic traditions. With 100 plates, this French-language publication provides a comprehensive visual survey of African art at a pivotal moment in its appreciation in the West. Published for an exhibition at Paris's Musée des Arts Décoratifs, this work captures mid-1960s approaches to understanding and presenting African art. Essential for collectors, art historians, and scholars interested in both the breadth of African artistic expression and the history of African art scholarship and exhibition practices in Europe.
Softcover
100 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.