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With examples from every region of the continent, "Handmade in Africa" demonstrates the wide variety of African art. The splendid art of the African peoples occupies an unusual place in the concert of world cultures. It is anything but 'primitive', being characterized rather by a highly developed sense of design - whether it's masks, ancestral figures, ceramics, basketry, metalwork, or weapons. The items in this volume, mostly datable only with difficulty, start with a sculptured head from Nigeria, which may...
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African Metalwork and Beading
You are viewing a museum quality fine-art print. The prints we carry are produced using either the lithographic or serigraphic printing process and are printed on high quality archival acid free paper. Most prints are on a thick (120 pound or higher) stock of paper. Each print is of the highest museum art print reproduction quality and are supplied by the world's leading art publishers. These prints rival any detailed reproduction from their originals and are geared towards the discerning eye of...
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Dick Blick Art Materials. ·. P.O. Box 1267. ·. Galesburg, IL 61402-1267. ·. Phone (800) 828-4548. ·. Fax (800) 621-8293.
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Who doesn't have an obsession with vintage clothing? Paige Mycoskie, creator of Aviator Nation sure does. That's why she began studying the art of authentic vintage clothing and starting creating her own line of tee's, sweatshirts and hats to give the world that well worn feeling of so long ago.
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A Lavishly Illustrated Tribute To The Roles Of Artists And Art In The Evolution Of Apartheid South Africa Draws On A Variety Of Mediums From Painting And Sculpture To Photography And Video, In A Volume That Is Complemented By Essays By Leading Art Critics Including Okwui Enwezor And Rose Lee Goldberg. - By Sue Williamson - Hardcover
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Offers an alternative view of African art. This book highlights some of the aspects of workmanship, materials and design found in exquisite objects of wood, stone, ivory, ceramic, metalwork, featherwork, leather, basketwork and textiles. It explores these extraordinary objects and designs in terms of common themes through close-up photographs.
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Title: African EssenceProduct Type: Canvas ArtStyle: ContemporaryImage Dimensions: 88 inches wide x 64 inches highFormat: HorizontalSize: OversizeSubject: ContemporaryQuick ship
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Wonderful artwok of tribal African masks. Color palette of warm amber tones on a black background. Double matted with a bottom mat in a leopard pattern and a top mat in a camel linen finish. The farme is done in a popper and black double bead, speckled finish. Quite the conversation piece to any unique decor.
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Souvenir: The Stolen African Art: Movies
Ivy, an elegant but troubled gallery owner, inherits a cache of ancient African funerary posts from her father. They carry a terrible secret known only to her which is slowly destroying her. The discovery of the stolen art is the key to unlocking Ivy's neatly packaged life and the memory of her father's murderous past. While Ivy battles to forget her disturbing history, her colleagues from the art world learn that the poles are worth millions and a rising firestorm of greed and lust rages as everyone...
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Focusing on the theme of warriorhood, Sidney Littlefield Kasfir weaves a complex history of how colonial influence forever changed artistic practice, objects, and their meaning. Looking at two widely diverse cultures, the Idoma in Nigeria and the Samburu in Kenya, Kasfir makes a bold statement about the links between colonialism, the Europeans' image of Africans, Africans' changing self representation, and the impact of global trade on cultural artifacts and the making of art. This intriguing history...
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African Art and Culture
Gr 6 Up-Each of these stunningly illustrated books deals with a variety of art forms from different regions of the world. They begin with a brief outline of the area's history, followed by chapters on different art forms. African Art has sections on architecture, body art, metalwork, baskets, and musical instruments, among others. Indian Art has similar topics, but also includes dance, theater, film, and stories. Mexican Art includes fiestas and death and burial traditions, along with the more expected...
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eb38235 eb29442 nv63603 TL4 SL0 Other items by Chief Carver Nana Frimpong Other Wall Decor: Masks Other 1900-Now: Masks Masks : Masks of Ghana - Akan Jewelry Sculpture Carvings Paintings Handmade Masks Other related items 2009 Novica Handmade Masks . Counsel Suggested Retail: US $105.95 Akan wood mask, 'Counsel' by Chief Carver Nana Frimpong Artist Bio Reviews Nana Frimpong is the chief carver for the king of the Ashanti. Frimpong's artistry has been featured on BBC's The World, Business Week,
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Contemporary African Art 2010 Wall Calendar
Contemporary African Art Wall Calendar: With rich color and meticulous detail, this vibrant collection of modern art expresses the diversity and tradition of the immense continent of Africa. Experience the energy, spirit, and culture of a proud people with a fascinating history as each month reveals Africa through the eyes of artists such as Wosene Worke Kosrof, Esther Ameyibor, Jimoh Buraimoh, and more.
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Masks, textiles, royal art, sculpture, ceramics, tools and weapons--in each instance, the book features examples that reveal the most significant aspects of workmanship, materials, and design in objects of wood, stone, ivory, clay, metalwork, featherwork, leather, basketwork, and cloth. Photographs of each piece alongside close-ups of fine details afford new views of these works and allow for intriguing comparisons between seemingly unrelated objects and media. The featured details evoke the hand...
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The Wildlife & African Art Frames are truly distinctive. Made of resins they resemble a real African wood carved picture frame. They are excellent exotic wildlife frames and extremely nice African art frames. Use these painted resin frames to showcase you most unusual pieces of African art. They feature a spotted leaf pattern that is part of the resin mold to resemble carved wood frames. This adds three dimensional texture and gives the frame added detail.
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Books. African Art Portfolio
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Animal prints and ethnic designs form the background for the African Style Canvas Art Set. Stately women wear two-piece white dresses, and each holds a white urn. From Paragon Picture, these giclee prints on canvas are stretched over wooden frames. Each measures 7.5"x20". USA.
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Have your little one join the fun with these adorable safari animals! This beautiful piece of art will add that exciting and curious look to your son's nursery or playroom. This canvas reproduction is hand-stretched over wooden bars and completed on all sides, so no framing is necessary. The stretched canvas surface is perfect for a childrens' rooms because there's no glass to break.
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Cleveland / New York: The World Publishing Co., 1968. Cloth, 33 cm, 219 pp. + map, color and black and white illustrations. Very good copy with very good dust jacket. Jacket does show some signs of wear along top edge. Hardcover (Item ID: 51767)
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