
in4. 1968. Reliure editeur+jaquette. 131+ plates pages. envoi suivi pour la France et l'étranger
This work investigates the aesthetic, cultural, and functional significance of traditional African art forms within their original societal contexts. Tibor Bodrogi, an established ethnographer and art historian, utilizes a comprehensive survey of regional styles and historical artifacts to argue that African art serves as a vital communicative and spiritual medium rather than mere decoration. The text provides a structured framework for understanding the symbolic language embedded in sculpture, masks, and ritual objects across the continent.
What You Will Find
Scope Limits
Experts recognize this volume as a foundational survey for mid-20th-century scholarship on African material culture. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose and the high quality of the visual documentation provided in the plate section.
Page Count:
133
Publication Date:
1968-01-01
Publisher:
McGraw Hill
ISBN-10:
0070063559
ISBN-13:
9780070063556
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