Royal Arts Of Africa: The Majesty of Form (Perspectives), The (Trade Version)
, by Blier, Suzanne PrestonNote: Supplemental materials are not guaranteed with Rental or Used book purchases.
- ISBN: 9780810927056 | 0810927055
- Cover: Paperback
- Copyright: 1/1/1998
Blier draws on a vast range of individual objects--crowns, masks, thrones and regalia, palace architecture, painting, textiles, body decoration, and jewelry--as well as archival photographs of art works in use in ceremonies and performances, to reveal the court-art traditions of Africa in all their living splendor. 206 illustrations, 140 in color. 8 plans. 6 maps. Bibliography, Glossary, and timeline.