Royal Arts of Africa: The Majesty of Form - Softcover

Preston Blier, Suzanne

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1856691136 ISBN 13: 9781856691130

Publisher: Laurence King Publishing, 2012

Synopsis

A fascinating overview of African art that explores the diverse ways in which African rulers have employed art and architecture in kingdoms from West and Central Africa to define individual and state identity. Suzanne Blier draws on a rich array of illustrations to provide a unique insight into the cultural context of these complex arts while also raising more general questions about royalty and power.

About this title

From the Author:

Suzanne Preston Blier is Professor of African Art in the Departments of Fine Arts and Afro-American Studies at Harvard University. She has written extensively on African arts and culture, and is the recipient of numerous academic awards, among them the Charles Rufus Morey Award for her book African Vodun Art: Art, Psychology and Power.

Synopsis:

This survey of the royal arts of Africa draws together important traditions from West and Central Africa from the 16th century to the present. It explores the diverse way in which African rulers have employed art and architecture to define individual and state identity, provides an overview of the major themes in royal African art, and discusses what these arts reveal about the nature of kingship. Text and illustrations are closely integrated to present a study of a wide range of topics, from palace architecture to women of the court, and from enthronement ceremonies to royal burials.

About this edition

• Publisher: Laurence King Publishing
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1856691136
• ISBN 13: 9781856691130
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 272