Islam And Tribal Art In West Africa
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Islam And Tribal Art In West Africa
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Author : René A. Bravmann
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 1974-05-31
Islam And Tribal Art In West Africa written by René A. Bravmann and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1974-05-31 with Social Science categories.
Most writers have assumed that the spread of the Islamic faith has tended to weaken and undermine the foundations of traditional African society and culture. In this interesting and original study Professor Bravmann re-examines and refutes the assumption that the aniconic attitudes of Islam, especially the prohibition of representational imagery, have had a detrimental effect on the visual arts in the areas of West Africa influenced by this universalistic faith. The strength and flexibility of West African societies and their art forms is clearly revealed in the major part of this study, which is devoted to a detailed examination of the impact of Islam upon traditional art in the Cercle de Bondoukou and west central areas of Ghana. The text is illustrated with numerous photographs showing a variety of art forms and masquerades in the region.
Islam And Tribal Art In West Africa
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Author : René Aaron Bravmann
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1900
Islam And Tribal Art In West Africa written by René Aaron Bravmann and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1900 with categories.
Art And Religion In Africa
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Author : Rosalind Hackett
language : en
Publisher: A&C Black
Release Date : 1998-10-01
Art And Religion In Africa written by Rosalind Hackett and has been published by A&C Black this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998-10-01 with Religion categories.
Africa's religious and artistic traditions constitute a primary example of its intellectual and cultural vitality. Artistic works play a vital role - especially where oral traditions dominate - in communicating ideas about the relationship between the human, spiritual and natural worlds. This work is a comparative study of Africa's visual and performing arts, concentrating on their geographical, material and gendered diversity, and focusing on the relation of these arts to African religion. The author combines ethnographic and art-historical methodology but does not assume any prior knowledge of African art or African religion. The text seeks a greater understanding of the philosophical and religious aspects of African art, thus challenging western perceptions of what is "important" in terms of artistic representation. This approach reveals the transformative capacities and multi-dimensionality of African art. The work also highlights the changes brought about by Christianity, Islam and the newer religious movements in post-colonial Africa.
Introduction To Traditional Art Of Western Africa
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Author : E. V. Asihene
language : en
Publisher: London : Constable
Release Date : 1972
Introduction To Traditional Art Of Western Africa written by E. V. Asihene and has been published by London : Constable this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1972 with Art categories.
African Art
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Author : Maurice Delafosse
language : en
Publisher: Parkstone International
Release Date : 2012-05-08
African Art written by Maurice Delafosse and has been published by Parkstone International this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-05-08 with Art categories.
African Art invites you to explore the dynamic origins of the vast artistic expressions arising from the exotic and mystifying African continent. Since the discovery of African art at the end of the nineteenth century during the colonial expositions it has been a limitless source of inspiration for artists who, over time, have perpetually recreated these artworks. The power of Sub-Saharan African art lies within its visual diversity, demonstrating the creativity of the artists who are continuing to conceptualize new stylistic forms. From Mauritania to South Africa and from the Ivory Coast to Somalia, statues, masks, jewelry, pottery and tapestries compose a variety of daily and ritual objects springing from these richly varied societies.
Studies In West African Islamic History
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Author : John Ralph Willis
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2018-02-05
Studies In West African Islamic History written by John Ralph Willis and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-02-05 with Religion categories.
First published in 1979, this first of three volumes examines the many means and figures through which Islam was cultivated in West Africa over a prolonged period. It combines the work from eminent scholars in the field, most of which have travelled widely in the historic region of Western Sudan. This book will be of interest to those studying Islamic and West African history.
Art History In Africa
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Author : J. Vansina
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2014-06-06
Art History In Africa written by J. Vansina and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-06-06 with History categories.
This is a pioneering introduction to a subject that is still at an early srage of academic development. It aims to provide the reader with a systematic method for the historical understanding of African art. Professor Vansina considers the medium, technique, style and meaning of art objects and examines the creative process through which they come into being. Numerous photographs and drawings illustrate his arguments, and help to explain the changes that have taken place.
Culture In Africa
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Author : Raoul Granqvist
language : en
Publisher: Nordic Africa Institute
Release Date : 1993
Culture In Africa written by Raoul Granqvist and has been published by Nordic Africa Institute this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with History categories.
Islamic Art In The 19th Century
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Author : Doris Behrens-Abouseif
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2006
Islamic Art In The 19th Century written by Doris Behrens-Abouseif and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Social Science categories.
This collection of essays provides a timely reassessment of nineteenth-century Islamic art and architecture. The essays demonstrate that the arts of that era were vibrant and diverse, making ingenious use of native traditions and materials or adopting imported conventions and new technologies. However, traditionalists, revivalists and modernists all referred in one way or another to an Islamic heritage, whether to reinvent, revive or reject it. Beginning with an historical introduction and an assessment of changing attitudes towards the visual arts the following essays provide case studies of architecture and art in Ottoman Turkey, Egypt, Morocco, sub-Saharan Africa, Iran, Central Asia, India and the Caribbean. They examine such issues as patronage, sources of artistic inspiration and responses to European art. The essays have a relevance and importance for our understanding of the societies and attitudes of that time, and have a direct bearing on the more general debate concerning cultural identity and the integration of modern ideas in the Muslim world. The book is richly illustrated with very many illustrations in black-and-white and in full colour.
The Art Of West African Kingdoms
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Author : Edward Lifschitz
language : en
Publisher: Conran Octopus
Release Date : 1987
The Art Of West African Kingdoms written by Edward Lifschitz and has been published by Conran Octopus this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1987 with Art categories.