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Indlæser... Symbolen van Afrika (udgave 2002)af Heike Owusu
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Bliv medlem af LibraryThing for at finde ud af, om du vil kunne lide denne bog. Der er ingen diskussionstråde på Snak om denne bog. Africa’s rich and diverse artistic traditions vividly express a spiritual view of the world. Here are line drawings of more than 300 fascinating symbols of their beliefs, with an examination of their cultural meaning: magnificent sculptures and masks from Western and Central Africa; stylized ornaments from North Africa and the Sahel zone; beautiful clothing, jewelry, and hairpieces of nomadic East Africa; and intriguing objects from South Africa. ingen anmeldelser | tilføj en anmeldelse
From masks to the symbolic script of the Ashanti, symbols play an important role in all aspects of African life. These sacred items come in a breathtaking array of styles, and here, divided into six areas of cultural similarity, are some of the most beautiful, along with explanations of their meanings. Demons, for most Africans, are responsible for justice and retribution: the superb demon mask shown depicts Kponingo, who belongs to the mythical world of the Senufo in the Ivory Coast. A calabash with the beak of a hornbill, adorned with cowrie shells and made by medicine men, is a typical instrument of witchcraft. Other fascinating symbols include sculptures, cave paintings, status symbols, and art for everyday use. No library descriptions found. |
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