The arts of Africa at the Dallas Museum of Art
By: Roslyn Adele Walker
Contributors: Walker, Roslyn A.
Publisher: Dallas Museum of Art; Yale University Press
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Dallas; New Haven [Conn.]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 319
ISBN-13: 9780300138955
Description: This illustrated book showcases 110 objects from the Dallas Museum of Art's world-renowned African collection. In contrast to Western 'art for art's sake', tradition-based African art served as an agent of religion, social stability, or social control.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.