Illuminates an aspect of African art that has largely been
neglected by other books. African sculptures and art can be
difficult to decipher because they are more than tokens of "art
for art"s sake." African art is often based on religious and
philosophical values. It is created not just for the patron but
for the entire community, using a language of form to help the
society to understand what cannot otherwise be put into words.
Through an enlightening analysis of some continent"s most
emblematic artifacts, this book decodes African art by putting
it in the context of the broader culture. It is thematically
organized around key motifs to help you fully understand African
art. 150 colour illustrations