South of the Sahara: Selected Works of African Art

by Constantine Petridis

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South of the Sahara opens with general observations on the immensely rich and diversified artistic heritage of sub-Saharan Africa. Constantine Petridis examines the relationship between contemporary and so-called traditional African arts, and presents examples showing that many African works were originally part of an ensemble or one element of a performance. He discusses how works relate to ideas about leadership and the supernatural and...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:094071776X

ISBN13:9780940717763

Release Date:November 2003

Publisher:University of Washington Press

Length:128 Pages

Weight:1.60 lbs.

Dimensions:0.5" x 8.5" x 12.0"

Related Subjects

Architecture Art Arts, Music & Photography

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