A study examining animal imagery and representation in African art. Kuchta explores how African artists depict animals in sculpture, masks, textiles, and other media, analysing the symbolic meanings, cultural significance, and aesthetic treatments of various creatures. The book covers diverse animal forms from antelopes and elephants to birds and hyenas, showing how animals function in African art not just as decorative elements but as carriers of spiritual power, social values, and cultural knowledge. This exhibition catalogue provides insights into the relationship between African peoples and their natural environment as expressed through artistic practice. Useful for collectors of African art, scholars of African symbolism and iconography, and those interested in animal representation in world art.
Softcover booklet
48 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 examining animal imagery and representation in African art. Kuchta explores how African artists depict animals in sculpture, masks, textiles, and other media, analysing the symbolic meanings, cultural significance, and aesthetic treatments of various creatures. The book covers diverse animal forms from antelopes and elephants to birds and hyenas, showing how animals function in African art not just as decorative elements but as carriers of spiritual power, social values, and cultural knowledge. This exhibition catalogue provides insights into the relationship between African peoples and their natural environment as expressed through artistic practice. Useful for collectors of African art, scholars of African symbolism and iconography, and those interested in animal representation in world art.
Softcover booklet
48 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.