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1. Fang: Visions of Africa series
 
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1. Fang: Visions of Africa series
by Louis Perrois
Paperback: 156 Pages (2008-10-01)
list price: US$29.00 -- used & new: US$18.18
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Asin: 8874392958
Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Fang artis one of the most distinguished arts of Black Africa.Its masks, with their facial markings, abstract features and strong, elegant lines, were among the most influential in 20th century modern art. Fang figures, called Bieri, are renowned for their child-like proportions contrasted with a muscular, poised vigilance. Fang art also includes iron currency and other objects that exhibit the traditional African ability to making everyday functional objects things of artistic merit.Fangreviews these artifacts and their social, ritual or symbolic characters. Statuettes related to ancestors, dance masks of the various rites, insignia of power, headdresses and jewellery, decorated music instruments and everyday utensils, all have an amazingly varied aesthetic creativity, in harmony with their profuse world of beliefs and myths. ... Read more

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5-0 out of 5 stars Fang sculpture
Fang masks and statues are among the most powerful of primitive art. The book gives you a good review ... Read more


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