African Dance: An Artistic, Historical and Philosophical Inquiry

African Dance: An Artistic, Historical and Philosophical Inquiry

African Dance: An Artistic, Historical and Philosophical Inquiry
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Editor: Kariamu Welsh-Asante
Editor: Kariamu Welsh Asante
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1997-01
ISBN: 0865431973
Number of pages: 272
Publisher: Africa World Press

Summary of African Dance: An Artistic, Historical and Philosophical Inquiry

This is a collection of essays written by scholars and professionals on the field of Dance and African American Studies covering four major areas of the disciplines. It provides historical, philosophical and aesthetic information on the subject matter drawing from the African continent and the African Diaspora.

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