The Rock Art of Africa Hardback
by A.R. Willcox
Part of the Routledge Library Editions: Archaeology series
Hardback
Description
It has long been known that all forms of art – rock paintings, carvings and scribings, and also portable sculpture – are present at various locations throughout Africa.
This book was the first inclusive survey and brings together in one volume accounts of African rock art which were previously scattered in scholarly monographs, journals and travellers’ tales.
The range of the coverage is geophysically comprehensive, from the Atlas Mountains to the Cape of Good Hope.
The art styles are set into a firm chronological framework, and are displayed against a background of human, physical and cultural evolution.
Considerable discussion is also devoted to the varied purposes which the paintings and carvings served in the communities which produced them, looking at the differing interpretations fully and fairly.
A fascinating collection of illustrations, some in colour, truly reflects the variety of forms in which African rock art is manifested. Originally published 1984.
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- Format:Hardback
- Pages:328 pages, 24 Halftones, color
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:24/10/2014
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- ISBN:9781138816091
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Out of stock
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:328 pages, 24 Halftones, color
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:24/10/2014
- Category:
- ISBN:9781138816091
