Edité par 5Continents, 2008
ISBN 10 : 8874394691 ISBN 13 : 9788874394692
Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Fine. A nice, bright copy. ; Color reproductions; 11.3 X 9.8 X 1.1 inches; 240 pages.
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Edité par [Milan] Genève London: 5 Continents; Musée d'ethnographie de Genève; Harry N. Abrams [distributor, 2008
Vendeur : MW Books, New York, NY, Etats-Unis
Edition originale
1st edition. Fine printed board copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; 239 p.: col. ill.; 29 cm. Notes; "Conceived for the exhibition 'Medusa. The African sculpture of enchantment' at the Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (Switzerland) from 14th November 2008 to 30th December 2009." -- T.p. verso. "Ville de Genève, Département de la Culture." Includes bibliographical references (p. 238-239). Summary; This is a comprehensive introduction to African art and to the enchanting powers of masks and sculptures. Just as the mythological Greek figure Medusa possessed the extraordinary power of turning onlookers into stone, the stunning African artifacts, masks, and statues showcased in this fascinating book were all created to cast spells on people. The function of these objects was not merely to symbolize a person or thing, but to incarnate a magical power that could act on people and the world during religious and medicinal rituals. Mysterious and exceptionally crafted, these masks and sculptures are deciphered by African art specialist Boris Wastiau, who examines their symbolism and ritual usage, and explores the connection between the material and spiritual. Against a backdrop of allegories are more than 100 beautifully photographed works from the Museum of Ethnography in Geneva; "Medusa" is a comprehensive and accessible introduction to African art. Subjects; Musée d'ethnographie de la ville de Genève - Exhibitions. Sculpture, African - Exhibitions. Masks, African - Exhibitions. Art and mythology - Exhibitions. Ethnological museums and collections - Switzerland. RELIGION. AFRICA [Geography]. Art. Mythology. Exhibition Catalogues. Photographs. Pictorial Works. Art of indigenous peoples; Sculpture. ART / African. 1.3 Kg.
Edité par [Milan] Genève London: 5 Continents; Musée d'ethnographie de Genève; Harry N. Abrams [distributor, 2008
Vendeur : MW Books Ltd., Galway, Irlande
Edition originale
1st edition. Fine printed board copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; 239 p.: col. ill.; 29 cm. Notes; "Conceived for the exhibition 'Medusa. The African sculpture of enchantment' at the Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (Switzerland) from 14th November 2008 to 30th December 2009." -- T.p. verso. "Ville de Genève, Département de la Culture." Includes bibliographical references (p. 238-239). Summary; This is a comprehensive introduction to African art and to the enchanting powers of masks and sculptures. Just as the mythological Greek figure Medusa possessed the extraordinary power of turning onlookers into stone, the stunning African artifacts, masks, and statues showcased in this fascinating book were all created to cast spells on people. The function of these objects was not merely to symbolize a person or thing, but to incarnate a magical power that could act on people and the world during religious and medicinal rituals. Mysterious and exceptionally crafted, these masks and sculptures are deciphered by African art specialist Boris Wastiau, who examines their symbolism and ritual usage, and explores the connection between the material and spiritual. Against a backdrop of allegories are more than 100 beautifully photographed works from the Museum of Ethnography in Geneva; "Medusa" is a comprehensive and accessible introduction to African art. Subjects; Musée d'ethnographie de la ville de Genève - Exhibitions. Sculpture, African - Exhibitions. Masks, African - Exhibitions. Art and mythology - Exhibitions. Ethnological museums and collections - Switzerland. RELIGION. AFRICA [Geography]. Art. Mythology. Exhibition Catalogues. Photographs. Pictorial Works. Art of indigenous peoples; Sculpture. ART / African. 1.3 Kg.
Edité par 5 Continents Editions, Geneva, 2008
Vendeur : Charles Vivian Art & Antiques, Rosscarbery, CORK, Irlande
Edition originale
Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Fine. Jonathan Watts (photographer) (illustrateur). 1st Edition. 4to, pp. 239, unclipped dust jacket bright with a glazing fault to front, interior bright, crisp and clean, binding tight. This is a heavy book that will attract extra postage, please contact us first for a quote before ordering.
Edité par Musée d'Ethnographie de Genève/5 Continents, 2008
Vendeur : Francis Edwards ABA ILAB, Hay on Wye, Royaume-Uni
Edition originale
1st Ed. 4to. 240pp. Profusely illus. throughout in colour, mainly from photos. by Johnathan Watts. From the Library of Dr James Bynon, very good in d/w. Additional postage may be necessary US$35.
Edité par 5Continents, Geneve, 2008
ISBN 10 : 8874394691 ISBN 13 : 9788874394692
Vendeur : Salsus Books (P.B.F.A.), Kidderminster, Royaume-Uni
Membre d'association : PBFA
Edition originale
Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. 1st Edition. hardback, illustrated laminated boards in wrapper, well illustrated, very good in a very good wrapper.
Edité par Milano, 5 Continents, Milano, 2008
Vendeur : Amarcord libri, Milano, MI, Italie
Etat : Ottimo (Fine). 921 Wastiau Boris Wastiau Boris, Medusa - The African Sculpture of Enchantment, 5 Continents, 2008. Milano, 5 Continents 2008 italiano, in quarto 239 15940921Wastiau Boris, Medusa - The African Sculpture of Enchantment, 5 Continents, 2008, in-4, copertina in cartonato con sovraccoperta, pp.239, illustrazioni a colori n.t. Testo in lingua inglese. Volume in ottime condizioni. Book.
Edité par Milan, 2008., 2008
Vendeur : Ethnographic Art Books/De Verre Volken, Leiden, ZH, Pays-Bas
239 pp.; 119 colour plates, biblio. Exh. cat. Musée d'Ethnographie de Genève. Milan, 2008. Cloth. KEYWORDS: 004 Africa: General Art & Reference books.
Edité par Musee d'Ethnographie de Geneve, 2008
Vendeur : Biblio Industries Alain Haezeleer, Stuttgart, Allemagne
Published in conjunction with the exhibition. Richly illustrated. 239 pp. Quart. Hardcover, illustr. dust jacket. Very fine condition.
Vendeur : Vasco & Co / Emilia da Paz, Brussels, Belgique
Hardcover. Etat : As New. MEG Musée d'Ethnographie de Genève Published by 5 Continents 2008 239 pp with 119 obj. in colour.