African Masks From The Barbier Mueller Collection Geneva

Author : Iris Hahner-Herzog,Maria Kecskési,László Vajda
Publisher : Prestel Publishing
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Art
ISBN : UOM:39015055169729

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African Masks from the Barbier-Mueller Collection, Geneva by Iris Hahner-Herzog,Maria Kecskési,László Vajda Pdf

African Masks surveys 248 of the finest examples of masks from the Barbier-Mueller Collection, of which 100 are reproduced in stunning color illustrations. Leading scholars on African art describe the masks' historical and religious functions, and their symbolic significance.

Author : Iris Hahner-Herzog,Maria Kecskési,László Vajda
Publisher : Prestel Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Art, African
ISBN : 3791338072

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African Masks by Iris Hahner-Herzog,Maria Kecskési,László Vajda Pdf

African Masks surveys 248 of the finest examples of masks from the Barbier-Mueller Collection, of which 100 are reproduced in stunning color illustrations. Leading scholars on African art describe the masks' historical and religious functions, and their symbolic significance.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 151 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:718556856

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A legacy of collecting : African and Oceanic Art from the Barbier-Mueller Museum,Geneva at The Metropolitan Museum of Art by Anonim Pdf

Author : Avner Shakarov,Lyubov Senatorova
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2015-06-14
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781476620039

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Traditional African Art by Avner Shakarov,Lyubov Senatorova Pdf

The art of sub–Saharan Africa reveals the marvelous achievements of unknown artists over thousands of years. Their aesthetic ideal finds form in wood, ivory, fabric, bronze and iron. This illustrated study of traditional African art includes pieces from Western Sudan, the Congolese Basin, the Guinea coast, Gabon, the Democratic Republic of Congo and East and South Africa. Each piece is characterized by its own traditions and artistic forms. The earliest works date from the beginning of the first millennium, the most recent from the early 20th century. Unique and rare examples are documented, many heretofore virtually unknown.

Author : Barbara Drake Boehm
Publisher : Metropolitan Museum of Art
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Ancestral shrines
ISBN : 9781588392275

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Eternal Ancestors by Barbara Drake Boehm Pdf

"Many masterpieces of central African sculpture were created to amplify the power of sacred relics that affirm a family's vital connection to its ancestral heritage. This important volume, focusing on some 130 works representing a diverse variety of regional genres, illuminates the purpose and significance of these icons of African art, which first came to prominence because of their appeal to the Western avant-garde. While providing an overview of sources ranging from colonial explorers, missionaries, critics, artists, and art historians, the book breaks new ground in its examination of the complex aesthetic and spiritual dimensions of the reliquaries. Its interdisciplinary approach brings together the perspectives of scholars in African and medieval art history along with those in African history, religion, and ethnography." -- Publisher.

Author : Philip M. Peek
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 251 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2020-07-27
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781000096873

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The Lower Niger Bronzes by Philip M. Peek Pdf

This book demonstrates that copper-alloy casting was widespread in southern Nigeria and has been practiced for at least a millennium. Philip M. Peek’s research provides a critical context for the better-known casting traditions of Igbo-Ukwu, Ife, and Benin. Both the necessary ores and casting skills were widely available, contrary to previous scholarly assumptions. The majority of the Lower Niger Bronzes, which we know number in the thousands, are of subjects not found elsewhere, such as leopard skull replicas, grotesque bell heads, ritual objects, and humanoid figures. Important puzzle pieces are now in place to permit a more complete reconstruction of southern Nigerian history. The book will be of interest to scholars working in art history, African studies, African history, and anthropology.

Author : Gary Edson
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2015-07-11
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781476612331

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Masks and Masking by Gary Edson Pdf

For at least 20,000 years, masking has been a mark of cultural evolution and an indication of magical-religious sophistication in society. This book provides a comprehensive understanding of the mask as a powerful cultural phenomenon—a means by which human groupings attempted to communicate their dignity and sense of purpose, as well as establish a continuum between the natural and supernatural worlds. It addresses the distinctive environments within which masks flourished, and analyzes the mask as a manifestation of art, ethnology and anthropology.

Author : Laure Meyer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Art
ISBN : UOM:39015064957262

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Black Africa by Laure Meyer Pdf

This magnificently illustrated book covers each medium or craft in turn and examines in a clear and accessible manner the entire range of Black African art from aesthetic and ethnological points of view.

Author : Mark Thornton Burnett
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2019-07-04
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781107135505

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'Hamlet' and World Cinema by Mark Thornton Burnett Pdf

Reveals a rich cinematic history, discussing Hamlet films from Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East.

Author : Virginia-Lee Webb,Walker Evans,Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.)
Publisher : Metropolitan Museum of Art
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Photography of sculpture
ISBN : 9780870999390

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Perfect Documents by Virginia-Lee Webb,Walker Evans,Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.) Pdf

Author : Elizabeth Skidmore Sasser
Publisher : Texas Tech University Press
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Art
ISBN : 0896723461

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The World of Spirits and Ancestors in the Art of Western Sub-Saharan Africa by Elizabeth Skidmore Sasser Pdf

The World of Spirits and Ancestors in the Art of Western Sub-Saharan Africa illustrates for the first time a collection of African Sculpture at the Museum of Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. The masks and figurative carvings from the late nineteenth century to the mid-twentieth century are from two sources: Ambassador and Mrs. Julius Walker's gift to ICASALS (International Center for Arid and Semiarid Land Studies), now on permanent loan to the Museum, and the Elliot Howard Collection. Howard, an artist and authority on antiques, chose examples of sculpture for their "variety and aesthetic appeal". His hope was that the pieces he assembled would provide new discoveries for those unacquainted with the art of Africa and an art experience that would "enhance mutual respect among people". Fittingly, then, a context for understanding is the focus of Elizabeth Skidmore Sasser's book. As the title suggests, The World of Spirits and Ancestors introduces carefully chosen examples of masks and figures as social and spiritual communications imbued with the living history and culture of the various peoples of western sub-Saharan Africa. Sasser emphasizes that geography and climate - ranging from semiarid deserts to tropical rain forests - influence not only the art but also the habitations and ceremonial life of the region. More than 180 drawings and illustrations reflect the creative genius that continues to meet environmental challenges and to express the distinctive contributions of the cultures and the people of western sub-Saharan Africa.

Author : Mary Bouquet
Publisher : Berghahn Books
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Art
ISBN : 1571813217

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Academic Anthropology and the Museum by Mary Bouquet Pdf

The museum boom, with its accompanying objectification and politicization of culture, finds its counterpart in the growing interest by social scientists in material culture, much of which is to be found in museums. Not surprisingly, anthropologists in particular are turning their attention again to museums, after decades of neglect, during which fieldwork became the hallmark of modern anthropology - so much so that the "social" and the "material" parted company so radically as to produce a kind of knowledge gap between historical collections and the intellectuals who might have benefitted from working on these material representations of culture. Moreover it was forgotten that museums do not only present the "pastness" of things. A great deal of what goes on in contemporary museums is literally about planning the shape of the future: making culture materialize involves mixing things from the past, taking into account current visions, and knowing that the scenes constructed will shape the perspectives of future generations. However, the (re-)invention of museum anthropology presents a series of challenges for academic teaching and research, as well as for the work of cultural production in contemporary museums - issues that are explored in this volume.

Author : Susan P. Phillips
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2015-03-21
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781476601823

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Great Displays for Your Library Step by Step by Susan P. Phillips Pdf

Need ideas for library displays? Here is an effective tool for designing and creating unique visual statements for library spaces. It offers practical advice on utilizing everyday materials to create lively but economical presentations on all sorts of topics including authors, world cultures, traditions, natural habitats and book genres. Each of 46 featured displays includes a brief introduction to the subject; an explanation of the genesis of the idea; specifics regarding the information included and its source; step-by-step instructions for assembly; and ideas on how to customize the display to any available space. Various display elements including unique color combinations, interesting graphics, balance, emphasis and intended audience are also discussed. A “Month-by-Month Display Ideas” appendix contains 77 additional nifty display ideas. There is a very lengthy bibliography for further research and inspiration. The book is thoroughly indexed.

Author : L. J. Jordanova
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2012-09-27
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780521882422

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The Look of the Past by L. J. Jordanova Pdf

Visual and material sources are central to historical practice and this is a much-needed introduction to using artefacts as evidence.

Author : Constantine Petridis
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2020-11-10
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780300254327

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Speaking of Objects by Constantine Petridis Pdf

A lavishly illustrated selection of highlights from the Art Institute of Chicago’s extraordinary collection of the arts of Africa Featuring a selection of more than 75 works of traditional African art in the Art Institute of Chicago’s collection, this stunning volume includes objects in a wide variety of media from regions across the continent. Essays and catalogue entries by leading art historians and anthropologists attend closely to the meanings and materials of the works themselves in addition to fleshing out original contexts. These experts also underscore the ways in which provenance and collection history are important to understanding how we view such objects today. Celebrating the Art Institute’s collection of traditional African art as one of the oldest and most diverse in the United States, this is a fresh and engaging look at current research into the arts of Africa as well as the potential of future scholarship.