Ancestors of Congo Square African Art in the New Orleans Museum of Art William A Fagaly 0884580322000 Books
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Featuring exquisite examples of tribal arts, the New Orleans Museum of Art's collection of sub-Saharan African art is considered one of the best of its kind in the United States. With new scholarship from fifty of the leading experts around the world, this elegantly designed volume is the only comprehensive book in print that celebrates this prestigious collection, and is the first to document many of its important works. The many fascinating objects illustrated include masks, figures (reliquary, shrine, ancestor, and initiation), textiles, storage and utility vessels, prestige objects, furniture, costumes and marionettes. Also included are rare examples of jewellery and musical instruments made of a fascinating variety of materials including wood, ivory, stone, terracotta, cloth, beadwork and various metals, including gold. Providing rich information on the history and function of each piece within its societal context, as well as full documentation of provenance, this historic volume will be essential to all those interested in African art and culture.
Ancestors of Congo Square African Art in the New Orleans Museum of Art William A Fagaly 0884580322000 Books
Hardcover, plain boards with pictoral DJ, 12.25" x 9.25", 375 Pages, features 191 items in color, bibliography, 1 x 2-page map, several interesting field photos. Subtitled "African Art In The New Orleans Musuem Of Art". Edited by Wiliam A. Fagley. Photographs by Judy Cooper. Originally priced at USD 75.00, Published by New Orleans Museum Of Art in association with Scala Publishers, 2011.With contributions by some of the most recognized experts in African tribal art (including Herbert Cole, Kate Ezra, Frank Herreman, Francois Neyt, John Pemberton III, Christopher D. Roy,and many others), this book is an important contibution to the field of African Tribal Art. The items depicted are of a uniformally high quality, with many true masterpieces displayed. The book has sections on Western Sudan, Guinea Coast, Equitorial Forest, Souther Savannah and East Africa.Of particular interest is the informative and very detailed descriptions of each of the featured objects. Well photographed and well proportioned photogrphs throughout in a quality publication.
Highly recommended.
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Ancestors of Congo Square African Art in the New Orleans Museum of Art William A Fagaly 0884580322000 Books Reviews
excellent
Great book!
There are already a couple favorable reviews written. However I'd like to take an opportunity to specifically express why I enjoy this book;
(1). It hosts the expertise and collaboration of nearly fifty of the most well known and respected art historians and anthropologists working in Africa, Europe and North America.
(2). New Orleans' Marti Gras extraordinary artistic achievements owes over 100 years to African [American] traditions, garments and beadwork, particularly of the Yoruba and Cameroon peoples.
(3). Congo Square is reportedly derived from the Kongo people and the Congo dance. Most importantly, Congo Square is most remembered and discussed for the cultural practices of African descendants on Sunday afternoon.
This is much more than a nice pictorial publication. This book is a wonderful composition of functional objects centered around traditional ways of life among various African religions and cultures... "The cult of ancestors, spirits and dieties". The veneration and expressions of many of these examples might be viewed as bizarre by some. Many art enthusiasts [somewhat] admire, but mainly seek their asthetic values. Yet, the intended purpose of many relics still remain unknown today and are quite often misinterpreted.
I spent a couple of hours in the New Orleans Museum last year studying the African Art Collection. It's huge and very well curated in my opinion. What a great book this is; it's 375 pages, large format, all color photos, good quality printing and photography. It includes stories about each piece, sometimes with different interpretations of the meaning of the item, if such exists, written by nearly fifty of the most well known art historians, anthropologists and ethnographers in the world. Some of these stories are reprints of descriptions or stories written by others and well documented. I am really glad to have acquired this book and recommend it highly. Very engaging and informative...and beautiful. Well done! If you get a chance, go see the collection in New Orleans. It sits in a large park with outdoor sculpture and beautiful landscaping, not far from the French Quarter, maybe 1.5 miles or so.
Hardcover, plain boards with pictoral DJ, 12.25" x 9.25", 375 Pages, features 191 items in color, bibliography, 1 x 2-page map, several interesting field photos. Subtitled "African Art In The New Orleans Musuem Of Art". Edited by Wiliam A. Fagley. Photographs by Judy Cooper. Originally priced at USD 75.00, Published by New Orleans Museum Of Art in association with Scala Publishers, 2011.
With contributions by some of the most recognized experts in African tribal art (including Herbert Cole, Kate Ezra, Frank Herreman, Francois Neyt, John Pemberton III, Christopher D. Roy,and many others), this book is an important contibution to the field of African Tribal Art. The items depicted are of a uniformally high quality, with many true masterpieces displayed. The book has sections on Western Sudan, Guinea Coast, Equitorial Forest, Souther Savannah and East Africa.Of particular interest is the informative and very detailed descriptions of each of the featured objects. Well photographed and well proportioned photogrphs throughout in a quality publication.
Highly recommended.
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