African Masks: The Barbier-Mueller Collection

Iris Hahner-Herzog; Maria Kecskesi; Lazlo Vajda

ISBN 10: 3791327097 / ISBN 13: 9783791327099

Edité par Prestel Pub, 2002

May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. N° de réf. du vendeur G3791327097I4N00

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.

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 bibliographiques

Titre : African Masks: The Barbier-Mueller Collection
Éditeur : Prestel Pub
Date d'édition : 2002
Reliure : Paperback
Etat : Very Good
Etat de la jaquette : No Jacket