British Museum Pattern Books reproduce in line drawings the rich variety of patterns and designs which decorate art and artefacts in the British Museum and elsewhere. "African Designs" is the fifth book to be published in this series. An introduction gives a brief history of African art from the earliest rock paintings to the most recent pottery and basket work. Over three hundred patterns illustrate the great diversity of artistic styles from all parts of the continent. They are taken from a wide variety of sources including pottery, wood carving, flags, armour and textiles.
- ISBN10 0714180742
- ISBN13 9780714180748
- Publish Date 25 April 1994
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 19 January 2012
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint British Museum Press
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 128
- Language English