African Art: Visual Encyclopedia of Art (2010 Rare Edition) - Collectible Softcover Book for Art Lovers, Students & Decorators | Perfect for Home Decor, Gifts & Art Studies

Bargna, Ivan. Florence: SCALA Group, 2010.

English, Rare Edition, Very Good, SC, 8vo, 9 1/2" x 7 3/4", 253 pp. 

ISBN: 9788881178155

Rare Edition, softcover in pictorial gatefold wraps. Slight cocking to spine, some edgewear, minor shelf wear, light sunning, and rubbing in-verso throughout book. 253 pp. Includes a map of the cultures mentioned, and full-color images of various sculptures, masks, cultural objects, and more. Visits with the wide variety of artistic skills found in the many cultures in sub-Saharan Africa, such as the Gold Coast and the Congolese areas. Beautifully produced book that highlights the importance of understanding that many cultures in these areas treat their sculptures, objects, etc., not as solely art, but as an act of devotion.