num_pages: 274
description: "An indispensable part of the history of the skills and ideas of mankind."― Scientific American . The art of the Fang, the BaTeke, the BaKota, and other African peoples is extraordinarily vigorous and shows a brilliant sense of form. The substantial aesthetic impact that their works have had on the development of twentieth-century Western art―on Picasso, Derain, Braque, and Modigliani, among others―continues to this day. This classic study reveals the astonishing variety and expressive power of the art of a continent that contains more distinct peoples and cultures than any other. The revised edition has been updated throughout, incorporating recent research and additional illustrations, plus a new chapter and extended bibliography. It remains an invaluable resource for students and for anyone interested in African art. 291 illustrations, 88 in color
language: English
title: African Art
titlecomplete: African Art
genres: Art History, Nonfiction, Art and Photography, Art, Africa, History
ratings_count: 104
publisher: Thames & Hudson