Conversation Pieces: African Textiles from Barbara and Bill McCann's Collection - Couverture souple

Hale, Catherine; Adesanmi, Pius

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0770905447 ISBN 13 : 9780770905446

Editeur : Carleton University, 2012

Synopsis

An insightful exploration of how African textiles initiate dialogue about and between people and cultures in Africa. This finely illustrated volume explores the vital role played by conversation and communication in the acquisition, appreciation, and exhibition of African textile art. Whether created to commemorate particular events or individuals, offer protection, identify a rite of passage, or as emblems of prestige, textiles and clothing are actively employed throughout the African continent to express concepts of identity, history, and community. Accordingly, they are deeply embedded in African social and political lives. While certain common social, political, and aesthetic trends exist across this vast continent, it is essential to keep in mind the diversity of regions, cultures, climates, and geographies that constitute Africa.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Catherine Hale is Curator of African and non-Western Art at the University of Iowa Museum of Art. Pius Adesanmi is an award-winning writer.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Carleton University
• Date d'édition: 2012
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0770905447
• ISBN 13: 9780770905446
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 68
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible