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Early Art and Architecture of Africa (Oxford History of Art) 1st Edition

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This new history of over 5,000 years of African art reveals its true diversity for the first time. Challenging centuries of misconceptions that have obscured the sophisticated nature of African art, Garlake focuses on seven key regions--southern Africa, Nubia, Aksum, the Niger River, West Africa, Great Zimbabwe, and the East African coast--treating each in detail and setting them in their social and historical context. Garlake is long familiar with and has extensive practical experience of both the archaeology and the art history of Africa. Using the latest research and archaeological findings, he offers exciting new insights into the works native to these areas, and he also puts forth new interpretations of several key cultures and monuments.
Acknowledging the universal allure of the African art object, this stunning book helps us to understand more about the ways in which this art was produced, used, and received.
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    9780192842619
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    978-0192842619
  3. Edition
    1st
  4. Publisher
    Oxford University Press
  5. Publication date
    July 18, 2002
  6. Part of series
    Oxford History of Art
  7. Language
    English
  8. Dimensions
    9.38 x 0.52 x 6.62 inches
  9. Print length
    216 pages
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"There is nothing else like it. A sure guide to the Africa of ancient marvels and scenes of confrontation in times and places long forgotten or unknown."--Basil Davidson

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Peter Garlake was Inspector of Monuments, Rhodesia, 1964-70; Senior Research Fellow, University of Ife, Nigeria, 1971-3; Nuffield Research Student, British Institute in Eastern Africa, 1962-4; and Lecturer, Department of Anthropology, University College London, 1976-81. He has done archaeological fieldwork in Rhodesia, Nigeria, Mozambique, Tanzania, Kenya, and Somali coasts, Qatar. He has spent the last ten years doing research on the rock art of Zimbabwe.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0192842617
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Oxford University Press; 1st edition (July 18, 2002)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 216 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780192842619
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0192842619
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.3 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.38 x 0.52 x 6.62 inches
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Ofelia Verduzco
5.0 out of 5 stars Arrived on time.
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Arrived on time. The book looked a bit used on the edges but the inside is all new.
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S. Andrews
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Experience
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2008
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This book is a very well rounded and well written review of the art and architecture of Africa. It is very eye opening about the artistic abilities of these ancient people. It even goes beyond what we know about their construction. You find that awe-inspiring palaces were not confined to Egypt and the rest of North Africa, but advanced societies had flourished apart from the rest of the world. I really don't want to give away any of the details, but you won't regret the purchase of this book.
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MV
5.0 out of 5 stars A bit dated, however a fine starting off point.
Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2020
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Clear, concise, readable book with good quality images that piques one's interest and curiosity to delve further in areas of interest. Excellent.
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valeria scioscioli
5.0 out of 5 stars I learned from the book that Africans built palaces, ...
Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2018
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I learned from the book that Africans built palaces, even in the past,they were more advnced than given credit for
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Quana
5.0 out of 5 stars and I love it.
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The delivery was fast. I needed this textbook for a class this semester, and I love it.
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4.0 out of 5 stars good
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College book, good deal
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nanjoy
5.0 out of 5 stars great art book
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Awesome book, my niece loved it!
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Anders
5.0 out of 5 stars African Art & Architecture History
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 20, 2021
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Really interesting book with graphics & photos to help in understanding the subject
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blueknightt
1.0 out of 5 stars totaly rubbish publishing!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 16, 2019
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totaly dissapointed with the quality and rubbish publishing, looks like a backstreet product! this one was only how the book looks in advance, will write another comment when i read the book entriely also.
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