The arts of Africa at the Dallas Museum of Art /
"This book showcases 110 objects from the Dallas Museum of Art's world-renowned African collection. In contrast to Western "art for art's sake," tradition-based African art served as an agent of religion, social stability, or social control. Chosen both for their visual appe...
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Dallas :
Dallas Museum of Art,
[2009]
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| Format: | Electronic |
| Language: | English |
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Table of Contents:
- African art at the DMA : a brief history
- African art in context
- Icons and symbols of leadership and status
- African art in the cycle of life
- African decorative arts
- African art and the influences of foreign trade.