African Art (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780500203644)

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.

Author: Frank Willett
ISBN-10: 0500203644
ISBN-13: 9780500203644
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Language: English
Published: 02/17/2003
Pages: 274
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.80w x 0.70d