Description

Featuring a rich array of magnificent artworks from the British Museum and beyond; the book showcases some of the most exquisite works of wood; stone; ceramics; beadwork; textiles and metalwork from Africa - from the Mediterranean coast to the Cape and from the Atlantic to the Indian Ocean.

Beginning with an introduction to the very nature of African art; each of the artworks is then explored within its wider cultural and historical context; with chapters relating to contemporary art; masquerade; specific materials (such as cloth; precious metals; wood and iron); gender; tools; and arms and armour. Close-up views of individual details will allow the reader to see these pieces in a new way; while the author points out unexpected juxtapositions across a wide range of cultures; periods and media. Presenting a spectacular view of African art; this stunning book also offers tremendous insight into African culture.