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Bacquart, Jean-Baptiste. The Tribal Arts of Africa. New York: Thames & Hudson, 1998.
Divided into 49 sections focused on the major tribes in the various cultural areas of sub-Saharan Africa, this book discusses art in the context of the politics and society of each particular region. Copiously illustrated, it is structured so the reader can readily compare and contrast the art. Includes bibliographies, a glossary, and index.
Blier, Suzanne Preston. The Royal Arts of Africa: The Majesty of Form. New York: Abrams, 1998.
Blier explores the arts of Central and Western African monarchies with special attention to palaces, regalia, ceremonies, and processions. This book is geared to specialists and general readers alike. Includes a timeline, glossary, bibliography, and index.
Clarke, Duncan. The Art of African Textiles. San Diego: Thunder Bay Press, 1997.
Duncan Clarke's compelling history of African textiles introduces the various techniques used to makes these fabrics and tells about the role of cloth in many African societies. The unusually vibrant photographs present an incredible kaleidoscope of images making this book an extraordinary visual experience.
Garlake, Peter. Early Art and Architecture of Africa. New York: Oxford University Press, 2002.
This survey of art and architecture of Africa, from the earliest rock painting to the time of the first European contacts, is a fascinating overview by region of the entire continent and its art. Illustrated with numerous photographs, line drawings, maps, and diagrams. Includes an index and bibliographic references.
Garrard, Timothy F. Gold of Africa: Jewellery and Ornaments from Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, Mali and Senegal in the Collection of the Barbier-Mueller Museum. Munich: Prestel-Verlag, 1989.
This richly illustrated book is a readable in-depth look at the history of gold and goldsmithing of sub-Saharan West Africa. Includes an index.
Phillips, Tom, ed. Africa: The Art of a Continent. Munich: Prestel-Verlag, 1999.
This sweeping, 615-page exhibition catalogue looks at the entire range of art of the African continent. Includes an index of ethnic groups, extensive illustrations, and a bibliography.
Ross, Doran H., ed. Elephant: The Animal and Its Ivory in African Culture. Los Angeles: Fowler Museum of Cultural History, University of California, 1992.
This remarkable exhibition catalogue examines the African elephant and its role in the life of different cultural groups in sub-Saharan Africa, bringing a new awareness to the study of ivory, with an overview of the ivory trade. Includes stunning photographs throughout and a thorough bibliography.
Visonà, Monica Blackmon, et al. A History of Art in Africa. New York: Abrams, 2001.
A comprehensive art historical look at the arts of the entire continent of Africa, from earliest stone sculpture and rock painting to twentieth-century creations and performances, with a final chapter on the African diaspora. Includes striking illustrations, a glossary, annotated bibliography, and index.
Willett, Frank. African Art. 3d revised ed. New York: Thames & Hudson, 2003.
Concise survey of African art, from cave painting to the twentieth century, with a historiography of the study of African art. Includes many illustrations, an index, and bibliography.
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