Prince Twins Seven-Seven
Subtitle: his art, his life in Nigeria, his exile in America
By: Henry Glassie ; photography, drawings, and design by the author
Contributors: Twins Seven Seven (Musician), 1944-
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Bloomington [Ind.]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 474
ISBN-13: 9780253354396
Description: "Prince Twins Seven-Seven is not only one of Africa's most famous contemporary artists and the leader of the Osogbo School of Nigerian artists, he is known as the modern master of the Yoruba tradition in art. His work has been exhibited on every continent, is collected by major museums throughout the world, and in 2005, Prince was named UNESCO Artist for Peace. Henry Glassie blends life and art to create a vivid portrait of an extraordinary artist. This illustrated book, part biography and part artist's catalog, addresses tradition and innovation in Prince's art, the development of his personal style, the force of the supernatural in Nigerian life, and the hard times of the immigrant artist in the United States." --Book Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 451-468) and index.
Table of contents: title: Pt. one. Prince's life. Kissing birds; title: Born at the edge; title: The line of Osuntoki; title: An abiku child; title: Pattern in time; title: A throwaway boy from the bush; title: The road to Osogbo; title: Prince's first picture; title: Big shows and changing markets; title: Political involvements; title: Troubles at home; title: Chieftaincy titles; title: Reasons to leave; title: An immigrant's tale; title: The hero's return; title: Farewell; title: Pt. two. Prince's art. Yoruba art. Representation; title: Presentation; title: Composition; title: Modern art; title: Postmodern times; title: Dreams of the Abiku child; title: Prince's exhibitions : a list by Harriet Schiffer.