African Reflections: Art from Northeastern Zaire (American Museum of Natural History) [Hardcover]

Enid Schildkrout (Author), Curtis Keim (Author)

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In this companion to the American Museum of Natural History's 1990 exhibit, Schildkrout and Keim use material gathered during the museum's 1909-15 Congo Expedition to explore the development of artistic styles during the first half of the 20th century. Artifacts, illustrated with crisp color plates, are placed within the context of both creators and the audiences for whom they were made. In addition, important questions are raised about the attitudes and stereotypes used in discussing non-Western art. Highly recommended for scholars and informed laypersons interested in expanding their understanding of Western influences on African art.
- Mary Morgan Smith, Northland P.L., Pittsburgh
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 271 pages
• Publisher: University of Washington Press; First Edition edition (April 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 029596961X
• ISBN-13: 978-0295969619
• Product Dimensions: 12.1 x 9.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,011,858 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Rich book about the art of Zaire., August 3, 2000

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sherri j. thorne (brooklyn, new york United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: African Reflections: Art from Northeastern Zaire (American Museum of Natural History) (Hardcover)

This is a first rate book that examines and traces the art of northeastern Zaire. Focusing on the Mangbetu people and their art before and after the coming of the european, it is a fascinating examination of traditional styles and designs. Many fine examples of art from this region include, utilitarian objects such as harps, knifes, pots, bowls, various textiles, bark boxes and stools. The color photographs are from The American Museum of Natural History's collection, with the text provided by the museum's curator Enid Schildkrout. I am sorry to see that this book is out-of-stock at present. I would strongly advise anyone wanting an excellent book about art from this region to track it down.