Art - African

Italian Drawings, 1330-1780: Smith College Museum Of Art is a comprehensive book written by Jere Abbott that explores the collection of Italian drawings housed in the Smith College Museum of Art. The book provides a detailed overview of the Italian drawing tradition from the...

This book traces Dàdàkúàdá's history and artistic vision and discusses its vibrancy as the most popular traditional Yoruba oral art form in Islamic Africa. This book will be of interest to scholars of traditional African culture, African art history, performance studies and Islam in...

What's it about?African art is not just a decoration, It is history. It is power. It is life.This book takes a deep dive into the spiritual world of African ceremonial art and shows you how it is quietly revolutionizing the modern art world. As...

From Tripoli to the ancient ruins of Leptis Magna, from the slave markets to the farthest reaches of the Sahara: here is a mosaic of unknown places, handed down to us by the foreign visitors and travellers who experienced them first hand over four...

""Chinese Sculpture: Han 206 B.C.-A.D. 220 To Sung A.D. 960-1279"" is a comprehensive guide to the history and evolution of Chinese sculpture from the Han dynasty to the Sung dynasty. Written by Alfred Salmony, a renowned art historian and sinologist, this book offers a...

Italian Renaissance Furniture is a book written by Wilhelm Von Bode and published in 1921. The book is a comprehensive guide to the furniture of the Italian Renaissance period, which was a time of great artistic and cultural achievement in Italy. The book covers...

The Collected Works Of The Late John Samuel Raven: Catalogue (1878) is a book published by the Burlington Fine Arts Club. It is a comprehensive collection of the works of the late artist John Samuel Raven, featuring a detailed catalogue of his paintings, drawings,...

Soft Pages is a compilation of heartfelt poems inspired by the heart's desire to be heard. The title was inspired by Poem 45 on the book and also by certain profound words the author came across by chance in a letter written by Harper...

Designed in 1972, the Afro comb with a clenched fist representing the Black Power movement has become an iconic symbol that has transcended time and continents. What many people do not realize is that the basic form of pick or comb has been around...

A comprehensive introduction to the vast range of tribal sculpture from Africa is presented in this photographic survey. Ashanti fertility dolls, Bambara dance headpieces, Bachokwe staff heads, and Bakuba boxes are included in 347 works from Senegal to the Congo regions, Mali to Sierra...

A series of fourteen thought-provoking essays by art historians, anthropologists, and historians analyzes the complex interactions between art and leadership in sub-Saharan Africa. Amply and carefully illustrated throughout.Author: Douglas FraserISBN-10: 0299058247ISBN-13: 9780299058241Publisher: University of Wisconsin PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/24/2004Pages: 350Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.16lbsSize: 9.02h x 6.46w...

In almost all the countries, traditional and folk herbal medicines have been extensively used since times immemorial for healthcare. Ancient religious texts are replete with references on the use of herbs with medicinal properties. Because of the local beliefs and practices and also from...

What's it about?African art is not just a decoration, It is history. It is power. It is life.This book takes a deep dive into the spiritual world of African ceremonial art and shows you how it is quietly revolutionizing the modern art world. As...

Welcome to the neighbourhood; an interwoven collection of middle-class homes in the capital of a prominent country in West Africa. In the neighbourhood, you will meet Ogunmakin, a seasoned civil servant who has recently let go of his ethical inhibitions and has come into...

There was a misprint of this original book that was released as a draft, so Kevo released a new edition, featuring Artwork from his MFA.Author: Kevin AregbeISBN-10: 1478190000ISBN-13: 9781478190004Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/04/2012Pages: 28Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.12lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.07d

The French Influence On American Painting by Charles H. Caffin is a comprehensive exploration of the impact that French art had on American painting during the 19th and early 20th centuries. The book begins with an overview of the French art scene during this...

This book describes how the Tiv people of Nigeria use their indigenous theater to fight against British colonialism and oppression by dominant groups in Nigeria. It celebrates the power of the theater to give voice to the voiceless and to become a catalyst for...

Margo Veillon, one of Egypt's best known and best loved artists, returns to enchant us again with a collection of paintings and drawings depicting the festivals of Egypt. The cycle of Egyptian life is marked by festivals and celebrations: those for births, weddings, saints'...

Enjoy a refreshing time by coloring some symbols and patterns from Africa. It is relaxing and stress relieving.This book is filled with loads of African related images for your coloring pleasure. Grab a copy for yourself and a friend today and get started on...

Examining aesthetic connections between the works of more than 50 Black artists from throughout the global diasporaPublished with Los Angeles County Museum of Art. This book was born out of frustration with art histories that emphasize Black artists' resilience over the aesthetic impact of...

What does it mean to render the processes of making art--cutting, pasting, and projecting light--as a series of metaphors for how we think and how we live? And why would an artist embark on such an enterprise? This book considers how renowned artist William...

Fusing modern architecture and vibrant colors, the first compendium of Wassef Boutros-Ghali's paintings is a statement of sophisticationThis is the first comprehensive book dedicated to Egyptian artist Wassef Boutros-Ghali (1924-2023), offering an in-depth exploration of his storied life, the works produced across his distinct...

Discover the 3 rules that every successful group follows that allows them to thrive & dominate even in societies where they are unwanted minorities.This books explores what Africans need to do if they want to improve their lot on this planet and become competitive.Author:...

The art of decolonisation examines how artists challenged colonial legacies and reconfigured power through transnational networks of art and diplomacy. Adopting a global and transhistorical perspective, it explores artistic, political, and institutional relations between France and Senegal during decolonisation and the Cold War. From...

A twelve year old stands in front of his sixth grade classroom, beside a science demonstration table with electric switch in his hand. Nobody had ever seen electric light in his village before. With windows closed and the door shut, he turns the light...

Graffiti as an art form began in Washington Heights. As bombing became competitive, the foundations of an inter-borough competition were established with important hubs, such as the writer's bench, elevated trains, train yards and lay-ups located in the South Bronx. In the early 1970's...

""Walks In Florence And Its Environs V2"" is a travel guidebook written by Susan Horner and originally published in 1884. The book is a comprehensive guide to exploring the city of Florence and its surrounding areas, with detailed descriptions of various walking routes and...

The Art of Nepal and Tibet is a publication from the Philadelphia Museum of Art Bulletin, Volume 55, Number 265, Spring, 1960, written by Stella Kramrisch. The book is a comprehensive study of the art forms of Nepal and Tibet, providing a detailed analysis...

Images of the American City is a book by Anselm Leonard Strauss that explores the visual representation of American cities through various mediums such as photography, film, and television. The book delves into the ways in which these mediums capture the essence of urban...

The Paris Sketch Book; Eastern Sketches; The Irish Sketch Book V2 (1900) is a collection of three books by the renowned English author, William Makepeace Thackeray. The first book, The Paris Sketch Book, is a collection of essays and short stories that Thackeray wrote...

While many publications focus on the aesthetics and symbolism of African art, few explore the historical dynamics and exchanges that have informed the way people in Africa have created, preserved, collected, and sold their artworks to local and foreign patrons. The book addresses key...

Cambridge Monographs in African Archaeology 84This work presents contributions from South African, European, and North American authors working in academic and governmental institutions. Chapters provide latest regional syntheses and discuss diverse topics, such as Acheulean hominin behaviour, Holocene hunter-gatherer subsistence, settlement patterns and land...

The helmet-shaped mapiko masks of Mozam-bique have garnered admiration from African art scholars and collectors alike, due to their striking aesthetics and their grotesque allure. This book restores to mapiko its historic and artistic context, charting in detail the transformations of this masquerading tradition...

Author: Flame Tree StudioISBN-10: 1806940671ISBN-13: 9781806940677Publisher: Flame Tree CalendarsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/14/2026Pages: 12Format: WallNot available to be shipped via Media Mail

This book offers a compelling exploration of Nigeria's vibrant cultural and creative industries, unpacking their core components, challenges, institutional frameworks, and transformative potential for national development. Author: Ikechukwu ObiayaISBN-10: 1041023855ISBN-13: 9781041023852Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/08/2025Pages: 292Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.33lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.75d

In no other society in the world have urbanisation and industrialization been as comprehensively based on migrant labour as in South Africa. Rather than focusing on the well-documented narrative of displacement and oppression, A Long Way Home captures the humanity, agency and creative modes...

Moving far beyond predominant views of Africa as a place to be 'saved', and even more recent celebratory formulations of it as 'rising', African Luxury: Aesthetics and Politics highlights and critically interrogates the visual and material cultures of lavish and luxurious consumption already present...

This volume attempts to join the disparate worlds of Egyptian, Maghrebian, South African, Francophone, and Anglophone African cinema--that is, five "formations" of African cinema. These five areas are of particular significance--each in its own way. The history of South Africa, heavily marked by apartheid...

Despite incredible political upheavals and a minimal national history of film production, movies such as Come Back, Africa (1959), uDeliwe (1975), and Fools (1998) have taken on an iconic status within South African culture. In this much-needed study, author Litheko Modisane delves into the...

Christianity In Modern Art is a book by Frank Getlein that explores the relationship between Christianity and modern art. The book examines how artists have used Christian themes, symbols, and imagery in their works, as well as how they have challenged and subverted traditional...

""Mirror for Americans: Likeness of the Eastern Seaboard, 1810"" is a book written by Ralph Hall Brown. The book is a comprehensive portrait of the Eastern Seaboard of the United States in the year 1810. It provides a detailed account of the social, economic,...

Still Life Painting in America is a comprehensive study of the history and evolution of still life painting in America. Written by Wolfgang Born, an art historian and curator, the book covers the period from the 17th century to the present day, exploring the...

Hints To Young Painters And The Process Of Portrait Painting As Practiced By The Late Thomas Sully (1873) is a book written by the renowned American portrait painter, Thomas Sully. The book is primarily intended for aspiring painters who want to learn the techniques...

This book discusses the role of cultural practices and policy for sustainable development in West Africa across different artistic disciplines, including performance, video, theatre, community arts and cultural heritage. Based on ethnographic field research in local communities, the book presents findings on current debates...

Short-listed for the Fage & Oliver Prize for outstanding scholarly work published on Africa.Finalist, African Studies Association Book Prize.Finalist, ASA Bethwell A. Ogot Prize for best book in east African studies.If modernism initially came to Africa through colonial contact, what does Ethiopia's inimitable historical...

Together, the Royal Museum for Central Africa in Tervuren, Belgium, and the Institut des Musées Nationaux du Zaire (IMNZ) in the Congo have defined and marketed Congolese art and culture. In Authentically African, Sarah Van Beurden traces the relationship between the possession, definition, and...

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...

In the rural plateaux of northern Ethiopia, one can still find scattered ruins of monumental buildings that are evidently alien to the country's ancient architectural tradition. This little-known and rarely studied architectural heritage is a silent witness to a fascinating if equivocal cultural encounter...

Broadening the Debate on EU-Africa Relations is designed to expand the scope of our understanding of the multi-layered relationship between the European Union and African political actors in order to shape both the academic and policy level discourse. The focus on chapters highlighting an...

Throughout Africa one craft among many stands out: that of the blacksmith. In many African cultures, smiths occupy a significant position, not just as artisans engaging in a difficult craft but also as special people. Often they perform other crafts, as well, and make...