Introduction To Benin
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Introduction To Benin
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Author : Gilad James, PhD
language : en
Publisher: Gilad James Mystery School
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Introduction To Benin written by Gilad James, PhD and has been published by Gilad James Mystery School this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Social Science categories.
Benin is a small country in West Africa, bordered by Nigeria to the east, Togo to the west, Burkina Faso to the north, and the Atlantic Ocean to the south. Formerly called Dahomey, the country achieved independence from France in 1960. Benin is known for its diverse culture, including the Yoruba, Fon, Adja, and Bariba peoples, as well as its rich history, which includes the powerful Kingdom of Dahomey, which existed from the 17th to the 19th century. The country has a mix of religions, including indigenous African religions, Christianity, and Islam, and its official language is French. Benin's economy is largely based on agriculture, with most of the population engaged in subsistence farming. Key crops include cotton, yams, cassava, and maize. The country also has some mineral resources, although they are not fully exploited. In recent years, Benin has made progress in boosting economic growth and reducing poverty, although it remains one of the poorest countries in the world.
An Introduction To Benin Art And Technology
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Author : Philip John Crosskey Dark
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 1973
An Introduction To Benin Art And Technology written by Philip John Crosskey Dark and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1973 with Art categories.
Benin
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language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018-07-15
Benin written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-07-15 with categories.
Coffee table book which could be best described as "An Introduction to Benin in 13 easy Chapters."
Introduction To Benin
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Author : Gilad James, PhD
language : en
Publisher: Gilad James Mystery School
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Introduction To Benin written by Gilad James, PhD and has been published by Gilad James Mystery School this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Social Science categories.
Benin is a small country in West Africa, bordered by Nigeria to the east, Togo to the west, Burkina Faso to the north, and the Atlantic Ocean to the south. Formerly called Dahomey, the country achieved independence from France in 1960. Benin is known for its diverse culture, including the Yoruba, Fon, Adja, and Bariba peoples, as well as its rich history, which includes the powerful Kingdom of Dahomey, which existed from the 17th to the 19th century. The country has a mix of religions, including indigenous African religions, Christianity, and Islam, and its official language is French. Benin's economy is largely based on agriculture, with most of the population engaged in subsistence farming. Key crops include cotton, yams, cassava, and maize. The country also has some mineral resources, although they are not fully exploited. In recent years, Benin has made progress in boosting economic growth and reducing poverty, although it remains one of the poorest countries in the world.
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.
Benin
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Author : Kit Elliott
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1973
Benin written by Kit Elliott and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1973 with Africa, West categories.
Portrays the West African kingdom of Benin as it existed when visited by the Portugese in 1472.
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.
An Introduction To Bini
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Author : Ernest F. Dunn
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1968
An Introduction To Bini written by Ernest F. Dunn and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1968 with Africa categories.
"This course material was compiled and produced for the United States Peace Corps," in prepartation for work in mid western Nigeria.
Historical Dictionary Of Benin
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Author : Mathurin C. Houngnikpo
language : en
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Release Date : 2012-12-14
Historical Dictionary Of Benin written by Mathurin C. Houngnikpo and has been published by Scarecrow Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-14 with History categories.
Benin is now perceived of as a model of democracy in Africa because it has successfully established a democratic political system based on consensus and regular and fair elections, and it continues to improve its electoral and parliamentary systems. Since its democracy it has taken important steps towards laying the foundation for the rule of law by establishing stable political institutions that can withstand the test of time. It has also engaged in an important legal, institutional, and regulatory reform to establish a more favorable environment for private initiative. The fourth edition of Historical Dictionary of Benin covers its history through a chronology, an introductory essay, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 900 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Benin.
Guide To The Benin Collection At The Penn Museum
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Author : Kathy Curnow
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2024
Guide To The Benin Collection At The Penn Museum written by Kathy Curnow and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024 with Art categories.
"This museum guide examines America's oldest collection of Benin art, and one of its least familiar. Ivory, brass, and wooden art from one of the greatest African precolonial states-the only sub-Saharan polity with 500 years of surviving art-are examined through contextual lenses that provide insight into the Edo people's creativity and world view. The guide also considers the collection's specific history and growth, and current plans to repatriate the artworks back to Nigeria's Benin Kingdom. For readers unfamiliar with Benin and its art, this introduces the complexities of the palace, its successive monarchs and chiefs, and interprets metaphorical motifs such as mudfish, leopards, and elephants. Artworks refer to family and court rivalries, as well as the strict court hierarchies that dictated who could use which materials and wear particular regalia. Interactions with the Portuguese in the 15th and 16th centuries, their impact on trade and luxury goods, and their introduction of Catholicism paint a portrait of a society that absorbed only what they found useful and flourished in both war and peace. Those conversant with Benin and African art will encounter rarities that have not been widely published. Previously unpublished archival material provides insider gossip regarding major collectors and individuals who shaped the field of African art history. The history of the call for restitution of artworks that were looted in the kingdom's 1897 British invasion is considered, as is the Penn Museum's current position regarding their repatriation. Appendices list the kingdom's monarchs, explain how to "read" images on a figurative ivory tusk that once stood on a royal ancestral altar, and guide interpretations of the style of the hundreds of plaques that once decorated the palace. Contextual photos and text references prevent an ahistorical view of this long-lived and fascinating kingdom and its rich cultural history, one that will draw in those familiar and unfamiliar alike"--