Strother, Z.S.

Pende (Visions of Africa)

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ISBN 13:: 9788874393848
author:: Strother, Z.S.
format:: Paperback
publisher:: 5 Continents
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2008
Pages:: 128
Dimensions:: 164mm X 245mm
Genre:: Art of indigenous peoples
Condition:: New
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Pende: Visions of Africa by Z. S. Strother offers a unique insight into the dynamic performance contexts of masquerade and architecture in Central Africa. Through extensive fieldwork, this text prioritises Pende voices to understand the interrelationship between ritual practice and aesthetic form. The book records how these artistic practices have responded to colonial and post-colonial pressures, providing a nuanced understanding of their development. Lavish illustrations feature iconic and unpublished masterworks, showcasing the full range of Pende expression. This volume is part of a series devoted to the arts of Africa, grouped according to different populations. With its focus on the Pende people's artistic traditions, Visions of Africa provides a valuable resource for those interested in African art and culture.

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