Kenneth W. Harrow , Frieda Ekotto
Rethinking African Cultural Production
- ISBN 13:
- 9780253016003
- author:
- Kenneth W. Harrow , Frieda Ekotto
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Indiana University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 212
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.2 cm
- Genre:
- Art, Architecture & Photography, Art Issues,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Rethinking African Cultural Production explores the complex conditions surrounding contemporary African cultural production. By examining the structures that shape creative works, this collection of essays challenges traditional notions of what it means to be "African". With an international group of scholars, the authors grapple with issues of marginalization, center and periphery, and the tension between tradition and modernity in African arts. The volume argues that understanding African cultural productions requires a nuanced view of their production, distribution, and reception. This expansive approach allows for a more comprehensive analysis of creative works, acknowledging the diverse experiences and perspectives of African authors and filmmakers. Through this critical lens, Rethinking African Cultural Production offers a fresh perspective on the evolving nature of African cultural production.
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