As the pace of change in African societies has quickened over the past hundred years, interest in traditional African art as a means of understanding these cultures has increased. The historic ties between the United States and the Democratic Republic of the Congo make the art from this part of the world of special interest to American audiences. Spirits Embodied is the companion volume to a landmark exhibit that opened in the fall of 1999 at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts.A beautifully produced and extensively illustrated volume, Spirits Embodied offers a nuanced look at Congolese art produced from 1800 to 1940. Each section of the catalog examines the art of one ethnic group and offers context for understanding the objects both as part of a rich history and as a legacy of a constantly changing culture. Detailed essays outline the beliefs, traditions, and artistic methods of each of the thirteen peoples represented, including the Kongo, Yaka, Bembe, and Pende. In-depth descriptions include explanations t only of the methods and materials used, but also of the cultural and religious significance of each piece.This book offers a rare opportunity to understand the ways in which the arts express the social, religious, and philosophical bases of traditional Congolese societies as well as how European and American societies have influenced, appreciated, and learned from those arts.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
University of Minnesota Press
ISBN-10
0816636559
ISBN-13
9780816636556
eBay Product ID (ePID)
107876194
Product Key Features
Author
Evan M. Maurer
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Fine Arts / Art History
Dimensions
Weight
1100g
Height
303mm
Width
228mm
Additional Product Features
Place of Publication
Minnesota
Spine
11mm
Content Note
Illustrations (Some Col.) , Col. Map
Out-Of-Print Date
19/10/2003
Date of Publication
24/09/1999
Imprint
University of Minnesota Press
Country of Publication
United States
Genre
Fine Arts / Art History
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