African Masks: The Barbier-Mueller Collection - Couverture souple

Hahner-Herzog, Iris; Kecskesi, Maria; Vajda, Lazlo

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 3791327097 ISBN 13 : 9783791327099

Editeur : Prestel, 2005

Synopsis

This volume presents nearly 250 of the finest African masks from the Barbier-Mueller Collection. The book includes 100 colour plates accompanied by in-depth descriptions, as well as numerous black-and-white photographs of the masks as they are used in religious and secular celebrations. The introduction describes how the masks are constructed, examines their significance in African culture and offers insight into the universal practice of masquerading.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

The book includes one hundred colour plates accompanied by in-depth descriptions, as well as numerous black-and-white photographs of the masks as they are used in religious and secular ceremonies. An introductory text by renowned scholars describes how the masks are made, examines their significance in African culture and offers insight into the universal practice of masquerading. A unique contribution to the literature on African art, this book is also a wonderful introduction to countless fascinating, age-old spiritual traditions still practised today.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Prestel
• Date d'édition: 2005
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 3791327097
• ISBN 13: 9783791327099
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 288
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible