商品簡介
Reflections on African Art: Insights on Rare Pieces from the Bamana, Senufo, Dogon, and Baule Tribes shares Robert Workman's journey from his first purchase of African art to building a unique and noteworthy collection. Over 65 years, the Workmans assembled rare and unusual treasures from Mali, C矌e d'Ivoire, and Burkina Faso. This book presents works often overlooked in mainstream publications, offering a fresh perspective on Africa's artistic heritage. The collection reflects evolving cultures and traditions, providing readers with an intimate glimpse into this legacy.
Key Features:
- Rare pieces: Focuses on unpublished African art from the Bamana, Senufo, Dogon, and Baule tribes
- Travel documentation: Includes photographs from travels to Mali
- Unique objects: Highlights artifacts reflecting Africa's cultural transformations
- Personal journey: Explores collecting and preserving African art
- Informed insights: Discusses the real historical and practical contexts of power associations, masks, mythology, and more
Through photographs and text, the book preserves African craftsmanship.
