African Designs from Traditional Sources (Dover Pictorial Archives) (Paperback)

by Geoffrey Williams (Author)

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Linocut prints in crisp blacks and whites reflect traditional work from Zulu, Masai, and dozens of other tribes. Masks, abstract motifs, and much more.

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Product Details Paperback: 203 pages Publisher: Dover Publications (June 1, 1971) Language: English ISBN-10: 0486227529 ISBN-13: 978-0486227528 Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.4 x 0.8 inches Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #680,871 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books) Popular in this category: (What's this?) #77 in  Books > Arts & Photography > Design & Decorative Arts > Graphic Design > Graphic Arts > Use of Ornament

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 16 of 16 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars African Designs from Traditional Sources, August 2, 2000 By  Vala Mohr (Milwaukee, WI USA) - See all my reviews Published in 1971, this book is a pictorial archive of African design. Taken largely from carved art in wood and stone, most of the designs are presented as black and white linocut prints, and each design includes a brief description of its geographic and tribal origin. A map of Africa is included as well as source references from museums, collections and publications for each of the artifacts that the designs have been extracted from, more than 200 in all. This is an excellent resource for artists as well as school age children and it is an exceptional value. I'm holding out on that last star only because no dates are given for the works cited. 13 of 13 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars A useful resource for graphic artists and others, June 2, 2001 By  Christo "montxsuz" (Vancouver, Canada) - See all my reviews As someone who grew up in Africa, I find myself drawn to African culture. I have used some of the nearly 400 illustrations in this book for various purposes, from website design artifacts to home decoration. Designs can be used at will. The designs are well categorised. North Africa and East Africa are not as well represented as the other parts of the continent, but you'll still find a good variety an this book's pages. Dates, and an index by region would have been useful. 0 of 3 people found the following review helpful: 3.0 out of 5 stars Not What I Expected, January 8, 2007 By  Christian With A Pen (Norwalk, CT) - See all my reviews Another book that didn't have what I thought it would have in terms of designs. I have since stopped buying books like this because I will be adding to the bottom line of companies that produce books that don't meet my needs.		Ad feedback   Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Paperback: 203 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications (June 1, 1971)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0486227529
• ISBN-13: 978-0486227528
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #680,871 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars African Designs from Traditional Sources, August 2, 2000

By	Vala Mohr (Milwaukee, WI USA) - See all my reviews

Published in 1971, this book is a pictorial archive of African design. Taken largely from carved art in wood and stone, most of the designs are presented as black and white linocut prints, and each design includes a brief description of its geographic and tribal origin. A map of Africa is included as well as source references from museums, collections and publications for each of the artifacts that the designs have been extracted from, more than 200 in all. This is an excellent resource for artists as well as school age children and it is an exceptional value. I'm holding out on that last star only because no dates are given for the works cited.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A useful resource for graphic artists and others, June 2, 2001

By	Christo "montxsuz" (Vancouver, Canada) - See all my reviews

As someone who grew up in Africa, I find myself drawn to African culture. I have used some of the nearly 400 illustrations in this book for various purposes, from website design artifacts to home decoration. Designs can be used at will. The designs are well categorised. North Africa and East Africa are not as well represented as the other parts of the continent, but you'll still find a good variety an this book's pages. Dates, and an index by region would have been useful.

0 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not What I Expected, January 8, 2007

By	Christian With A Pen (Norwalk, CT) - See all my reviews

Another book that didn't have what I thought it would have in terms of designs. I have since stopped buying books like this because I will be adding to the bottom line of companies that produce books that don't meet my needs.