A study of African sculptural traditions by William Fagg, one of the most influential scholars of African art in the 20th century. Published by the National Gallery of Art, this work examines masks, figures, and three-dimensional objects from across the African continent, analysing their formal qualities, cultural contexts, and artistic significance. Fagg's scholarship helped establish African sculpture as a major world art tradition worthy of study in major Western museums. This publication reflects approaches to understanding and presenting African art at a pivotal moment when institutions like the National Gallery were beginning to engage seriously with non-Western artistic traditions. Essential for collectors, art historians, and scholars of African art interested in foundational texts.
Paperback
156 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.
A study of African sculptural traditions by William Fagg, one of the most influential scholars of African art in the 20th century. Published by the National Gallery of Art, this work examines masks, figures, and three-dimensional objects from across the African continent, analysing their formal qualities, cultural contexts, and artistic significance. Fagg's scholarship helped establish African sculpture as a major world art tradition worthy of study in major Western museums. This publication reflects approaches to understanding and presenting African art at a pivotal moment when institutions like the National Gallery were beginning to engage seriously with non-Western artistic traditions. Essential for collectors, art historians, and scholars of African art interested in foundational texts.
Paperback
156 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.