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African Designs (British Museum Pattern Books) - Softcover

Rebecca Jewell

 
9780714180748: African Designs (British Museum Pattern Books)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0714180742 ISBN 13: 9780714180748
Publisher: British Museum Press, 1994

Synopsis

British Museum Pattern Books reproduce in line drawings the rich variety of patterns and designs which decorate art and artefacts in the British Museum and elsewhere. "African Designs" is the fifth book to be published in this series. An introduction gives a brief history of African art from the earliest rock paintings to the most recent pottery and basket work. Over three hundred patterns illustrate the great diversity of artistic styles from all parts of the continent. They are taken from a wide variety of sources including pottery, wood carving, flags, armour and textiles.

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Synopsis

British Museum Pattern Books reproduce in line drawings the rich variety of patterns and designs which decorate art and artefacts in the British Museum and elsewhere. "African Designs" is the fifth book to be published in this series. An introduction gives a brief history of African art from the earliest rock paintings to the most recent pottery and basket work. Over three hundred patterns illustrate the great diversity of artistic styles from all parts of the continent. They are taken from a wide variety of sources including pottery, wood carving, flags, armour and textiles.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Publisher
British Museum Press
Publication date
1994
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0714180742
ISBN 13 
9780714180748
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
128