Art - African

A timely exploration of the allusive, sculptural fiber work of an important contemporary South African artist The book presents an early career survey of the work of Cape Town-based artist Igshaan Adams (b. 1982), showcasing his multimedia practice since 2009. In addition to exploring...

On Kesang Lamdark's sculptural explorations of Tibetan and Western heritagesCombining unusual materials, from hair to plastic, beer cans to nail polish, Swiss Tibetan artist Kesang Lamdark's (born 1963) art is marked by his displaced and multicultural upbringing. This publication gathers his sculptural works.Author: Kesang...

African folktales are believed to have a unifying power between the living and the dead. It not only connects the ancestors to the present generations, it has a link or message for future generations. They communicate morals and traditions to the young in preparation...

Unleash your creativity with "Adult Coloring Books for Black Women". Did you know that Coloring mandala illustrations with beautiful black women can increase self-confidence and is a form of art therapy that can reduce anxiety, tension and overall stress. Coloring stimulates creativity and is...

In Kuyu, part of the Visions of Africa series, the reader will find a wide range of authentic objects belonging to a traditional Equatorial African culture, as well as a reconstruction of the migration routes that would explain such a seemingly motley collection of...

You Strike a Woman, You Strike a Rock / Wathint' Abafazi, Wathint' Imbokotho is a bristling example of protest theatre making during the height of apartheid. Created in ensemble fashion in 1986 by director Phyllis Klotz in collaboration with performers Thobeka Maqhutyana, Nomvula Qosha...

This volume critically examines sources of evidence and material from the archive that historically have been used to tell southern Africa's pre-colonial story.Author: Cynthia KrosISBN-10: 1776147286ISBN-13: 9781776147281Publisher: Wits University PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/01/2022Pages: 336Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.54lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.94d

Bukgee {pronounced Book-Gi} Coloring is a book collection highlighting African history, culture, and traditions. Volume I: An introduction to Adinkra {pronounced Ah-Din-Kra}Adinkra symbols date back to the 18th century and have been used throughout history to communicate and covey an emotion. Learn about some...

A previously unseen trove of Kenyan studio portraits, expressing a photographer's vision and a city's lively identityWhen the Kenyan-born photographer N.V. Parekh opened his Mombasa portrait studio in 1942, the city was galvanized. People came to visit Parekh from all over East Africa to...

Discover the music and culture of West Africa in this beautifully illustrated account of an artist's adventures in the Niger River valley. Djoliba Crossing is both an adventure memoir and a guidebook for the music traditions of West Africa. Descriptions of ancient music and...

It's finally time to hope again with this Inspirational coloring book by Latoya Nicole - Colors of Hope: A Christian Coloring Book Celebrating Black and Brown Women and it's the perfect gift to yourself.We all need hope. The good news is that as a...

The traditional, handcrafted textiles of Africa are sumptuous, intricate, and steeped in cultural significance. Region by region, African Textiles covers, as no other volume has, the handmade textiles of West, North, East, Central, and Southern Africa, outlining the range of weaving techniques, and the...

In Media Primitivism Delinda Collier provides a sweeping new understanding of technological media in African art, rethinking the assumptions that have conceptualized African art as unmediated, primary, and natural. Collier responds to these preoccupations by exploring African artworks that challenge these narratives. From one...

Publication of results from the conference on early symbolic culture and the evolution of behavioral modernity, held as part of the Hugo Obermaier Meeting in Heidenheim, Germany.Author: Nicholas J. ConardISBN-10: 3935751311ISBN-13: 9783935751315Publisher: Kerns VerlagLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/31/2024Pages: 330Format: Hardcover

GIFT IDEAS COLOURING BOOKS COLOR BY NUMBER These relaxing illustrations of this coloring book are sure to bring you calm and peace with every pages. And these pictures are easy to see to make this a stress free coloring experience for colorists of all...

Drawing on extensive archival research and interviews, this book delves into the rich world of Ghanaian fashion, demonstrating how, over time, local dress styles and materials have been fused with global trends to create innovative, high fashion garments that reflect a distinctly Ghanaian cosmopolitanism....

"Sokunge/As if ". "Sokunge", is a Shona word that describes phenomena that is intrinsically something else other than their appearance. More like deception or dissimulation of form, concept, or sound. In this exhibition, I was looking at forms that appear as something, but upon...

This new history of over 5,000 years of African art reveals its true diversity for the first time. Challenging centuries of misconceptions that have obscured the sophisticated nature of African art, Garlake focuses on seven key regions--southern Africa, Nubia, Aksum, the Niger River, West...

The common ground of these expressive objects is their African origin. However, little is known about the artists who created them. On their journey through space and time the context in which these works of art must be seen has changed and thus their...

The cornerstone of current understanding of rock art of the San of Drakensberg First published in 1976, People of the Eland was the first major step away from the outsider's view upon San rock art that had dominated studies of rock art for nearly...

Made from quotidian materials, Kingelez's sculptures evoke visionary architecturesThe sculptures of Bodys Isek Kingelez (1948-2015) are imagined architectural propositions and improbable structures for a fairytale urban landscape. Comprised of paper, commercial packaging and the stuff of everyday life, his "extreme maquettes" transform these materials...

After winning the Thetis Blacker Award, the author embarks on a trip through West Africa to observe the different textiles of the region. African textiles are loved by many but little is known about their history. These textiles have a hypnotic effect, the ability...

Traditional and contemporary works from one of the most important African art collectionsDrawing on historical and contemporary art from Congolese art collector Sindika Dokolo's collection, IncarNations looks at masks, images and historic objects from Africa and its diasporas.Author: Kendall GeersISBN-10: 8836642993ISBN-13: 9788836642991Publisher: Silvana EditorialeLanguage:...

GIFT IDEAS COLOURING BOOKS COLOR BY NUMBER These relaxing illustrations of this coloring book are sure to bring you calm and peace with every pages. And these pictures are easy to see to make this a stress free coloring experience for colorists of all...

It is no coincidence that a historical figure such as Patrice Emery Lumumba, independent Congo's first prime minister, who was killed in 1961, has lived in the realm of the cultural imaginary and occupied an afterlife in the arts. After all, his project remained...

The first art historical study of Yoruba-descended African Brazilian religious art based on an author's long-term participation in and observation of private and public rituals. At a time when the art of the African diaspora has aroused much general interest for its multicultural dimensions,...

You can't pour from an empty cup. Give yourself permission to focus on self-care and self-love. It is important for your physical wellness and mental health, as well as for the health of your relationships. This 90 day journal encourages women to make themselves...

A selection from the legendary makeup mogul's African art collection, with new research and imagesWith her business acumen and ever-fresh sense of style, it is no wonder that Polish-American businesswoman Helena Rubinstein's (1872-1965) was once one of the cosmetics industry's most powerful moguls. Called...

A comprehensive exploration, spanning 1,300 years, of the art and culture of the Sahel region of Africa This groundbreaking volume examines the extraordinary artistic and cultural traditions of the African region known as the Sahel ("shore" in Arabic), a vast area on the southern...

A comprehensive survey of the French Cameroonian artist's multimedia explorations of colonialism and displacementFrench Cameroonian artist Barth駘駑y Toguo (born 1967) uses a multidisciplinary approach to address complex subjects such as colonialism and race. He paints in a manner that is both fluid and skillfully...

Embark on a vibrant journey through the rich tapestry of African Art and Designs. This captivating coloring book celebrates the diversity, beauty, and cultural heritage of the African continent through a collection of intricately designed illustrations inspired by traditional motifs, symbols, and artistic styles.Dive...

Between the sixteenth and the nineteenth centuries, the west central African kingdom of Kongo practiced Christianity and actively participated in the Atlantic world as an independent, cosmopolitan realm. Drawing on an expansive and largely unpublished set of objects, images, and documents, Cecile Fromont examines...

Black Kings and Queens Coloring Book. This colouring book features beautiful illustrations of black royalty.We wanted to celebrate Black People with regal images that represent the African Kings and Queens we once were. Some based on reality some are fictional but created with love....

A contemporary African artist's call for democracyBotswana-born Meleko Mokgosi is an emerging contemporary artist whose large-scale figurative paintings are garnering growing accolades and attention worldwide. In all his work, Mokgosi emphasizes narrative storytelling. This approach inspires the viewer to think deeply about the politics,...

Etched in tradition, etched in memory: "The Scarification" is a searing autobiographical masterpiece that delves into the heart of South Sudanese culture through the unique lens of facial markings.Forget fleeting trends; this book dives deep into a practice steeped in history and meaning. Walk...

Author: Liora PelunskyISBN-10: 1535083565ISBN-13: 9781535083560Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/03/2016Pages: 26Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.14lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.07d

Quality Beads Don't Jingle is the English translation of Ahene Pa Nkasa. A collection of Akan poems based on the names of Ghanaian Cotton cloth prints.Author: Kwame Ofori-Mankata, Seth Nana Brako, Dennis AmoakoISBN-10: 1514657929ISBN-13: 9781514657928Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/23/2015Pages: 110Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.63lbsSize:...

THE BEST GIFT IDEA COLOR BY NUMBER FOR GROWN-UPS Each number means a particular color from a 25-color palette. You will KNOW the secrect pictures that HIDDEN on the pages when you START COLORING them. - Each coloring page is designed to help relax...

The idea of the nation or nationalism in relation to Africa and African literature has been widely dealt with in modern African literature, arising from the fact that writers are bent on expressing their concern about the future of their countries. Chinua Achebe, Ayi...

GREAT GIFT IDEAS COLOURING BOOKS FOR GROWN-UPS This incredible Adult Coloring Book by best-selling artist This book is the perfect way to relieve stress and while enjoying beautiful and highly detailed images. Product Details: Printed single sided on bright white paper Perfect for all...

Africa is the 2nd largest continent in the world. In these pages we try to capture some of the beauty history and culture that is Africa. From the Pyramids to the Art and the Wildlife we have captured some great images within this coloring...

This is a compilation of 1,000 proverbs in Igbo language, each followed by a usable English translation. I decided to make this compilation after much personal reflection on the remote origins and existential imports of the proverbial mode of communication. Proverbs remain vital and...

AFRICAN FEMINIST POLITICS OF KNOWLEDGE is a bookthat aims to expose the dilemmas and conflicts that feminist researchers and practitioners living and/or working in the Global South have to deal with on a daily basis. The bookattempts to disentangle some of these dilemmas and...

Nja Mahdaoui is a visual artist who considers himself "an explorer of signs" and has been described as a "choreographer of letters". His work inspired by Arabic calligraphy is remarkably innovative as the aesthetic dimension of letters brings forth a strong sense of the...

David Goldblatt (1930-2018) began working on Some Afrikaners Photographed (1975) in 1963. He had sold his father's clothing store where he worked, and become a full-time photographer. The ruling Afrikaner National Party--many of its leaders and members had supported the Nazis in the World...

This book argues for a radical new approach to thinking about art and creativity in Africa, challenging outdated normative discourses about Africa's creative heritage. Africanism, which is driven by a traumatic response to colonialism in Africa, has an almost unshakable stranglehold on the content,...

Israel's Transformative Black Artists is a book about 7 Ethiopian Jewish artists and their work. These artists practice and participate in Judaism, live in Israel (or at some point did), and create beautiful paintings, drawings, photographs, and graphic designs.Author: Charles MooreISBN-10: 1735170836ISBN-13: 9781735170831Publisher: Petite...

This book contains FIFTY (50) decorated ADINKRA (AFRICAN) SYMBOLS with their names and their meanings for your education and coloring relaxation. As you trace and color these symbols, you also gain skills and confidence in drawing and idea development processes. Symbols were the means...

Make the perfect gift for anyone who loves coloring Enjoy this Africa Coloring Book. Click the cover to reveal what's inside About this book: - 23 full pages drawings of african culture, women and more - Printed on high quality solid white paper. -...

- First comprehensive monograph on the artist's work - Spans four decades and includes all major paintings, sculpture and drawings Everyone should own a Beezy Bailey - David Bowie. Beezy Bailey aspires to create art as a balm for a mad world - a...