Benin Art And Cultural Life
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Benin Art And Cultural Life
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Author : Dendi Kerekou
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2016-07-22
Benin Art And Cultural Life written by Dendi Kerekou and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-07-22 with categories.
Absolute solution for Republic of Benin Culture and Art Information, all you need to know about Benin is found in this book, related to art, culture, tourism, religion, ethnic group, tradition, history and the people of Benin life.in other areas. Benin's culture is as rich and diverse as its landscape. With strong religious roots to inform most of the traditions, Benin's culture is certainly one of the most unique and interesting in Africa. The strong influence of the Voodoo religion is an important part of Benin, which tells of healing and rejuvenating talismans ('fetishes'). The tradition of oral storytelling is still alive and well.....
Royal Art Of Benin
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Author : Kate Ezra
language : en
Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art
Release Date : 1992
Royal Art Of Benin written by Kate Ezra and has been published by Metropolitan Museum of Art this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with Art categories.
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Benin
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Author : Armand Duchâteau
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1994
Benin written by Armand Duchâteau and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with Art categories.
"The ancient kingdom of Benin lies in the tropical rain forest of West Africa, in present-day Nigeria. During its classical age, from the fourteenth to the nineteenth century, it produced one of the continent's most glorious artistic legacies. To reflect the splendor of the royal court, the Oba (king) commissioned highly skilled artisans to create rare and beautiful works of cast brass and carved ivory. These included human and animal figures, relief plaques, elephant tusks, pendants, bracelets, life-size commemorative heads of Obas and queen mothers, and ceremonial objects to adorn the royal palace and the altars honoring Obas of the past. The exquisite brass heads were intended to function as objects celebrating ancestors, as war trophies, and as focal points for sacrificial ceremonies." "This volume presents a superb selection of artifacts from the Museum fur Volkerkunde in Vienna, home to one of the world's foremost collections of Benin art. Most of these artifacts were acquired at the end of the last century, when the influx of Benin objects into Europe after the destruction of Benin City caused a sensation among art experts and caught the interest of museum representatives and private collectors. Of the more than one hundred works reproduced here in full color, the majority have never been seen as a group in the U.S. Most celebrated are the cast brass sculptures - including the two figures of dwarfs - which have no parallel in sub-Saharan Africa." "A history of the kingdom of Benin up to the British punitive expedition of 1897 provides insight into the politics and culture of one of Africa's greatest civilizations. Further chapters discuss the court hierarchy, the art of brasscasting, the art of Benin and its symbolism, and the history of the Benin Collection in Vienna. To interpret the rich symbolism in Benin art, the book furnishes detailed analyses of the works that are reproduced. In his description of myths and ritual observances, the author presents a fascinating cosmology, in which animals were assigned magical and medicinal powers, and the Oba was seen as an intermediary between the earth and the world of spirits."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
The Art Of Power The Power Of Art
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Author : University of California, Los Angeles. Museum of Cultural History
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1983
The Art Of Power The Power Of Art written by University of California, Los Angeles. Museum of Cultural History and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1983 with Art categories.
Masterpieces Of Nigerian Art
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Author : Ekpo Eyo
language : en
Publisher: Chinazor Onianwah
Release Date : 2014-07-21
Masterpieces Of Nigerian Art written by Ekpo Eyo and has been published by Chinazor Onianwah this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-07-21 with Art categories.
The Federal Republic of Nigeria maintains a rich artistic legacy that is more than two thousand years old. As such, it provides some interesting counterpoints to Western art history. Nigeria's ancient Nok art, for example, predated the golden age of Greece, and the exquisite bronzes of lgbo Ukwu (9th-10th C), Ife (12th-15th C), and Benin (15th-19th C) compare favorably to European traditions. Furthermore, the art of Benin thrived under the patronage of a single, unbroken dynasty during a time when many European governments rose and fell.Yet, for many reasons, the Western world would not recognize this artistic heritage until modern times. In this volume, Ekpo Eyo explains the prirnitivist viewpoint that once dominated the Western perception of African art and recalls the efforts of certain more open-minded individuals from Nigeria's colonial past who, in their efforts to collect, preserve, and present important sculptures and other artworks, were instrumental in founding the country's first museums. Their successor, today's National Commission for Museums and Monuments, has collected many additional works from their original settings, placing them in the limelight of the world through publications and museum exhibitions, to which the author has contributed much throughout his career. Eyo therefore discusses Nigerian art in the broader context of the world's art history, arguing that the art of Nigeria is fundamentally a testament to universal human creativity. From Shrines to Showcases: Masterpieces of Nigerian Art includes examples selected from all major regions of the country, spanning the distant past to the modern age, which are to be considered amongst the greatest artistic achievements of humanity.
The Art Of Benin
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Author : Nigel Barley
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2010
The Art Of Benin written by Nigel Barley and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Art categories.
When the Portuguese made the first European contact with the west African kingdom of Benin in the late fifteenth and early sixteenth centuries, the kingdom was experiencing a golden age. Its authority on the Guinea Coast was expanding through military conquests, and during the sixteenth century it became a leading power in the region and a major trade partner for European merchants. Benin remained an influential independent state and a major political and economic power on the coast, though with periods of both decline and prosperity, until its conquest by the British in 1897. The arrival in Europe of the treasures from Benin produced an enormous sensation, causing a re-evaluation of and new appreciation for African art. This sumptuous photographic book showcases a series of specially taken photographs of key pieces in the British Museum's collection. It opens with an introduction to the kingdom, court and culture of Benin, which is followed by thematic sections including kingship, ceremony, women, Europeans, and animals. Throughout, stunning photographs of the works are featured alongside close-up details.
The African Bronze Art Culture Of The Bight Of Benin And Its Influence On Modern Art
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Author : Emmanuel Konde
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2014
The African Bronze Art Culture Of The Bight Of Benin And Its Influence On Modern Art written by Emmanuel Konde and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014 with Art, African categories.
Making The Restitution Of Benin Cultural Heritage Effective Advocacy And Management Strategies
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Author : Espéra Donouvossi
language : en
Publisher: GRIN Verlag
Release Date : 2019-12-04
Making The Restitution Of Benin Cultural Heritage Effective Advocacy And Management Strategies written by Espéra Donouvossi and has been published by GRIN Verlag this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-12-04 with History categories.
Master's Thesis from the year 2018 in the subject African Studies - Culture and Applied Geography, grade: 10, University of Lyon 2 (Institut de la Communication), course: Cultural Policy and Management, language: English, abstract: The thesis is developed in line with the current debates surrounding the demand of restitution of cultural property by the Republic of Benin to France. The goal is then to explore the circumstances in which the claimed artifacts were taken from Benin and the ethical concerns of looting a country’s cultural heritage. What are the cultural consequences of colonialization in Africa and particularly in Benin? What does restitution mean and how does it help address cultural consequences of colonialization? What are the main national and international legal frameworks and instruments related to the protection and restitution of cultural property? What does the restitution mean and how important it is for Benin? Does the country fulfil all the requirements to make the restitution effective and protect its cultural property? What’s the country’s cultural policy in relation to cultural heritage protection and promotion? What’s the project behind the restitution claim and how will it more valorize the artifacts? Through colonization, plunder and massive theft, the former Kingdom of Danxômè, current Republic of Benin has lost since 1892 significant amount of irreplaceable works of art and artifacts which represent valuable symbols and information on Benin people’s cultures and identities. This has caused the displacement, distortion, disintegration and identity deconstruction of the traditional and indigenous people and cultures. However, while Benin government may have a strong ethical and political case for the restitution, research clearly shows that the juridical case is very weak and represents an infirmity in the effectiveness of the ongoing restitution process. Consequently, this thesis explores alternative means and advocacy strategies for effective restitution.
Benin Studies
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Author : R. E. Bradbury
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2018-08-16
Benin Studies written by R. E. Bradbury and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-08-16 with Social Science categories.
This collection of R. E. Bradbury's papers, originally published in 1973 includes edited sections of his (then hitherto) unpublished thesis on the Benin village in Western Nigeria. The book is arranged in 3 parts: historical and political studies of the kingdom of Benin; Benin village organization and religion and art. An introduction by Peter Morton-Williams traces bradbury's development as an interpreter of the culture, society and art of Benin, beginning with his first studies in the filed and culminating in the important anthropological and historical essays.
Art Performance And Ritual In Benin City
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Author : Gore Charles Gore
language : en
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
Release Date : 2019-07-30
Art Performance And Ritual In Benin City written by Gore Charles Gore and has been published by Edinburgh University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-07-30 with Benin City (Nigeria) categories.
This book explores the roles of contemporary urban shrines and their visual traditions in Benin City. It focuses on the charismatic priests and priestesses who are possessed by a pantheon of deities, the communities of devotees, and the artists who make artifacts for their shrines. The visual arts are part of a wider configuration of practices that include song, dance, possession and healing. These practices provide the means for exploring the relationships of the visual to both the verbal and performance arts that feature at these shrines. The analysis in this book raises fundamental questions about how the art of Benin, and non-Western art histories more generally, are understood. The book throws critical light on the taken-for-granted assumptions which underpin current interpretations and presents an original and revisionist account of Benin art history.