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African Masks: The Barbier-Mueller Collection - Couverture souple

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

 
9783791327099: African Masks: The Barbier-Mueller Collection
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.

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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.

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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