Embodiments: Masterworks of African Figurative Sculpture
by Christina Hellmich , Manuel Jordan, et al
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- Hardcover
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- 3791354337
- ISBN 13
- 9783791354330
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NY: Prestel, 2014. 1st. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Hardcover in a bright dust jacket, still in publisher'd shrinkwrap. This volume, on a unique and wide-ranging collection of figural sculptures from sub-Saharan Africa, examines not only each distinctive piece, but also how these works of art express value systems and cultural relationships both inside and outside Africa. The Richard H. Scheller Collection, presented in this book and on display at the de Young in San Francisco, offers a diverse portrait of sub-Saharan African sculpture. More than 100 distinct ethnic groups from more than 20 present-day countries are represented by works of art spanning several centuries and encompassing a broad array of styles. These objects represent ancestors, express community values, and serve religious and ceremonial purposes. Beautifully photographed in natural light, the sculptures range in style from classic and iconic to rare and unusual. The geographical breadth of the collection and the variations in the depictions will allow readers to explore both the histories and formal qualities of the genre. Texts by leading scholars enhance the understanding of 122 objects, alongside essays on major sculptures and themes. Writings on the scientific testing of pieces and the process of photographing the works round out this volume that expands our understanding of African figurative art. Record # 371078
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- Title
- Embodiments: Masterworks of African Figurative Sculpture
- Author
- Christina Hellmich , Manuel Jordan, et al
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Edition
- 1st
- ISBN 10
- 3791354337
- ISBN 13
- 9783791354330
- Publisher
- Prestel
- Place of Publication
- NY
- Date Published
- 2014
- Keywords
- art, Africa, , .
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- art;
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