Luba - Visions of Africa (Hardcover)

This image-filled book features outstanding works of Luba art from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Major themes to be addressed include the role of visual and performance arts in Luba traditional politics; the symbolism of the female image and why 'the king is a woman' for Luba; the instrumentality of royal insignia in politics, problem-solving, and healing; and the use of art objects in the creation and transmission of historical knowledge in both the Luba heartland and its peripheries. Case studies from the authors' long research among Luba, Tabwa, and related peoples of the Congo will illuminate the complex philosophical underpinnings of Luba thought and visual expression.

General

Imprint:	Five Continents Editions
Country of origin:	Italy
Release date:	February 2006
First published:	June 2007
Authors:	Mary Nooter Roberts • Allen Roberts
Dimensions:	245 x 169 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	148
ISBN-13:	978-88-7439-297-1
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > History of art / art & design styles > Art styles not limited by date > Art of indigenous peoples
LSN:	88-7439-297-4
Barcode:	9788874392971

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