This new edtion of an ever-popular book is enhanced by African proverbs. Intended as an introduction to African art, the book investigates five key themes common to many cultures in Africa: the human figure, community status symbols, objects for personal use, animal symbols, and ceremonial masks. The author examines the roots of the art and the ideas that bring this continent to life.
- ISBN10 0917046579
- ISBN13 9780917046575
- Publish Date 1 October 2001 (first published 1 February 1997)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 17 February 2003
- Publish Country US
- Imprint University of Virginia Press
- Edition 2nd Revised edition
- Format Paperback
- Pages 96
- Language English