Visual Arts of Africa : Gender, Power, and Life Cycle Rituals / Edition 1

by Judith Perani, Fred T. Smith

Overview

Presented by geographic region, this book provides a comprehensive introduction to the important traditions of African art within the artistic and historical context of each region. Visual Arts of Africa emphasizes gender, power, and life cycle rituals related to African artistic traditions and provides a focus on the social, religious, and political contexts in which much of the art functions. The book presents the diversity of African art by covering a wide range of art forms, from wooden and metal sculpture to textiles, dress, ceramics, architecture, and architectural decoration. It presents the historical and cultural artistic traditions of each geographic region through a range of art forms, from the earliest known documented art works to contemporary works by late twentieth century artists. Also includes recent published field research. A valuable reference book for any reader who wishes a greater understanding of the historical and cultural traditions of African art.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780134423289
Publisher:	Pearson
Publication date:	07/08/1997
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	385
Product dimensions:	6.80(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.90(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

Table of Contents

1. Western and Central Sudanic Societies.

2. Western Sudanic Village-Based Societies.

3. The Western Guinea Coast.

4. The Akan Peoples of Ghana and the Ivory Coast.

5. Eastern Guinea Coast: The Yoruba, Nupe, and Fon and Their Influence.

6. Benin and the Lower Niger River Basin.

7. Cameroon Grassfields, Ogowe River Basin, and the Northern Equatorial Forest.

8. Leadership and Prestige Arts of the Zaire River Basin.

9. Arts of Divination, Healing, and Initiation in the Zaire River Basin.

10. State Societies of Northeastern Africa.

11. Eastern and Southern Africa.

Bibliography.

Index.