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This is a pioneering introduction to a subject that is still at an
early srage of academic development. It aims to provide the reader
with a systematic method for the historical understanding of
African art. Professor Vansina considers the medium, technique,
style and meaning of art objects and examines the creative process
through which they come into being. Numerous photographs and
drawings illustrate his arguments, and help to explain the changes
that have taken place.
This is a pioneering introduction to a subject that is still at an
early srage of academic development. It aims to provide the reader
with a systematic method for the historical understanding of
African art. Professor Vansina considers the medium, technique,
style and meaning of art objects and examines the creative process
through which they come into being. Numerous photographs and
drawings illustrate his arguments, and help to explain the changes
that have taken place.
Originally published in 1964 these papers discuss the recovery and
critical interpretation of oral traditions and written documents,
problems of dating and analysis of material from archaeological
sites, the use of linguistic evidence, and methods of historical
reconstruction concerning techniques, art styles and changes in
social organization. Consideration is also given to wider problems
concerning the pre-colonial history of certain parts of Africa.
Attitudes towards the study and understanding of various aspects of
historical develoment both among scholars and the public are also
reviewed.
Originally published in 1964 these papers discuss the recovery and
critical interpretation of oral traditions and written documents,
problems of dating and analysis of material from archaeological
sites, the use of linguistic evidence, and methods of historical
reconstruction concerning techniques, art styles and changes in
social organization. Consideration is also given to wider problems
concerning the pre-colonial history of certain parts of Africa.
Attitudes towards the study and understanding of various aspects of
historical develoment both among scholars and the public are also
reviewed.
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