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A History of Art in Africa (Hardcover) [Import] [Hardcover]

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Hardcover: 536 pages
Publisher: Thames and Hudson (2000)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0500237786
ISBN-13: 978-0500237786
Product Dimensions: 11.4 x 8.7 x 1.4 inches
Shipping Weight: 6.1 pounds

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5.0 out of 5 stars It's about time, January 29, 2001

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This is the most well-written, comprehensive, and lucid survey of African art available to date. I am using it as the primary text for my introduction to African art at both Princeton University and York College, CUNY and expect my students to come away with a valuable reference text that will not become outdated to quickly.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Guide to understanding and identifying African Art, September 9, 2002

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I simply wish that I had this book and/or Dr. Poynor's courses in West African and Central African Art prior to living in Central Africa. Now that I had these courses, I find that this book is less a formal text and more a comprehensive guide to understanding the art forms created in the various regions of Africa by the peoples and cultures. This book is a must for anyone who has a true interest in following this facinating subject. I especially recommend this book to anyone planning to visit or live anywhere in Africa, particularly the Sub-saharan regions.

It brings to all, the reality of such a facinating and prevously skimmed subject, without interjecting personal belief or opinion. All facts in the book are well researched and presented.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great textbook that can be used for reading, January 9, 2002

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I took an african arts class with Poynor and he used this book and the slide images. This was a wonderful tool. I usually HATE reading art books but this one read like a recreational book. GREAT illustrations! If u would like to learn more about the culture this is definately the book to get.

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