African Elegance
by Ettagale Blauer
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Author: Ettagale BlauerPhotographer: Alan Donovan
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1999-10-29
ISBN: 0847822249
Number of pages: 176
Publisher: Rizzoli
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Book Review: Gorgeous book
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a beautiful book, full of gorgeous color photos. It highlights the unique and extrordinary costumes of the peoples of africa. A delight!
Summary of African Elegance
In Africa, beaded ornaments may mark an individual's progress through life, and intricate woven fabrics chronicle the deeds of warriors and kings. "African Elegance" delves into the ways in which such traditional objects as masks, jewelry, and wooden vessels are used in contemporary African society.From the vibrant, carved coffins of Ghana and the treasures made by sixteenth-century Benin metalsmiths to the sleek objects in serpentine crafted by the Shona sculptors of Zimbabwe, "African Elegancce" dynamically explores how native Africans display themselves, exchange messages, and tell stories through craft. An object as beautiful as the work it celebrates, "African Elegance" is a stunningly photographed chronicle of art and personal adornment.
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