Thompson, Robert Farris
Flash of the Spirit: African and Afro-American Art and Philosophy
- ISBN 13:
- 9780394723693
- author:
- Thompson, Robert Farris
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Random House USA Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1984
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 13.3 x 1.7 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- American history
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 2 working days
Description
Robert Farris Thompson's seminal work explores the profound influence of five African civilizations on the artistic, social, and metaphysical traditions of black people in the Americas.
Through a rich and diverse array of examples, including music, sculpture, textiles, architecture, and idiogrammatic writing, Thompson reveals the enduring legacy of Yoruba, Kongo, Ejagham, Mande, and Cross River cultures on the creative expression and spiritual practices of African diasporic communities.
This landmark study provides a fascinating insight into the complex and multifaceted relationships between African and Afro-American art and philosophy, shedding new light on the history and development of these traditions.
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