Artfulness of Death in Africa
Artfulness of Death in Africa If weddings are the most lavish events in many parts of the world, in Sub-Saharan Africa, by contrast, it is funerals. Artworks of many kinds are created to commemorate…
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Artfulness of Death in Africa
If weddings are the most lavish events in many parts of the world, in Sub-Saharan Africa, by contrast, it is funerals. Artworks of many kinds are created to commemorate the dead from mortuary sculptures and extravagant coffins to elaborate headstones, memorials, monuments, and cenotaphs.This book is a unique survey of the artful nature of funerals in Africa. Funeral celebrations can be flamboyant occasions, particularly those honoring prominent people.
Featuring abundant illustrations--some of which have never been published before--The Artfulness of Death in Africa is essential reading for those interested in African art, Drawing on a wide range of historical, anthropological, archaeological, art historical, and literary sources, John Mack charts the full range of African funereal art, highlighting examples from across the continent and from ancient times to today.
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