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Islam and Tribal Art in West Africa: 11 (African Studies, Series Number 11) - Softcover

Bravmann, Ren?

 
9780521297912: Islam and Tribal Art in West Africa: 11 (African Studies, Series Number 11)

Synopsis

A detailed examination of the impact of Islam upon traditional art forms in African society.

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Book Description

In this interesting and original study Professor Bravmann re-examines and refutes the assumption that the aniconic attitudes of Islam, especially the prohibition of representational imagery, have had a detrimental effect on the visual arts in the areas of West Africa influenced by this universalistic faith.

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