9783791320045 - Africa The Art of A Continent (Paperback) /anglais de Philipps, Tom (21 resultados)

Condición: very_good.

Trade paperback. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 620 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. Very good. whisper of shelfwear to the cover, near fine, no ownership marks, NO PRIORITY SHIPPING DUE TO WEIGHT.

paperback. Condición: As New. Light cover wear. Mint or near mint inside.

Soft cover. Condición: Good. Tight binding, bright, crisp pictorial wraps, bump to rear foot of spine, clean, unmarked pages throughout.

Condición: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condición: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condición: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condición: very good. Gut/Very good: Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit wenigen Gebrauchsspuren an Einband, Schutzumschlag oder Seiten. / Describes a book or dust jacket that does show some signs of wear on either the binding, dust jacket or pages.

Paperback. Condición: As New. U.S. orders are shipped from N.Y. state.

Softcover. Quarto. Softcover. Illustrated wraps. 613 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), maps ; 30 cm. "First published on the occasion of the exhibition 'Africa: the art of a continent', Royal Academy of Arts, London, 4 October 1995-21 January 1996"--Title page verso./ Includes bibliographical references (pages 597-613). VG. Some rubbing to wraps and light corner bumping, otherwise clean and unmarked.

Ex-library copy. 619 pages. Large paperback: H 30cm x L 24.5cm. Black stiff paper covers rubbed with slight curling and wear at fore-edge corners, light impression from removed library sticker near top of front cover, slight residue from removed shelf sticker near spine heel, mild scuffing and wear at spine heel with glue repair to short tear at head, some vertical creasing to spine. Some soiling to edges; library stamp and two stickers on half-title page; stamp on title page. No other library marks readily apparent upon a quick perusal and interior pages are otherwise clean. Binding is still firm. Originally published as the catalog for an exhibition "Africa: The Art of a Continent" held at the Royal Academy of Arts in London from October 4 1995 to January 21, 1996. With Preface by Cornel West, Introduction by editor Tom Phillips, Appendix (with Bibliography, Index of Ethnic Groups, Lenders to the Exhibition, and Photographic Credits), and three introductory essays: "Why Africa, Why Art?" by Kwame Anthony Appiah, "Europe, African Art and the Uncanny" by Henry Louis Gates, Jr., and "The African Past" by Peter Garlake. Features seven chapters titled as: "Ancient Egypt and Nubia" by Edna R. Russmann and Laslo Torok; "Eastern Africa" by John Mack; "Southern Africa" by Patricia Davison; "Central Africa" by Daniel Biebuyck and Frank Herreman; "West Africa and the Guinea coast" by John Picton; "Sahel and Savanna" by Rene A. Bravmann; "Northern Africa" by Timothy A. Insoll, M. Rachel MacLean, R.J.A. Wilson, Nadia Erzini, and Rachel Ward. Please note that this thick book has an approximate shipping weight of 7.5 pounds (3.4 kg) and will require additional postage for any postal class other than domestic Media Mail (parcel airmail to most European countries will be US$58). ISBN 3791320041.

paperback. Condición: As New. Excellent condition. Pages are crisp and clean with no markings. Fast shipping with tracking number.

Soft Cover. Condición: Very good. Colour and black and white illus., index; 620pp. folio (300 x 245mm) orig. wrappers, Fine catalogue of an exhibition originally at the Royal Academy.

Broschiert. Condición: Gut. 30x24cm 615:. Broschiert. Sprache: Englisch, Zustand: Sehr Gut min. gebräunt (Innen); Einband (Außen) hat min. bis geringe Gebrauchsspuren; * Die Photos sind original von uns erstellt worden, u.a. erkennbar an einem kleinen weißen Stück Papier im oberen Schnitt. Ab und an verwenden Suchmaschinen Verlagsphotos, bei den Portalen selbst, werden aber nur unsere Originalphotos gezeigt.

First Edition. Fine copy in the original color-printed, stiff-card wrappers. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; 615 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 30 cm. Notes; "First published on the occasion of the exhibition 'Africa : the art of a continent', Royal Academy of Arts, London, 4 October 1995-21 January 1996"--T.p. verso. Includes bibliographical references (p. 597-613) and index. Contents; Ancient Egypt and Nubia / Edna R. Russmann and Lásló Török -- Eastern Africa / John Mack -- Southern Africa / Patricia Davison -- Central Africa / Daniel Biebuyck and Frank Herreman -- West Africa and the Guinea coast / John Picton -- Sahel and Savanna / René A. Bravmann -- Northern Africa / Timothy A. Insoll . [et al.]. Summary; Ranging from the oldest known human artifact, circa 1.6 million BC, to pieces made within living memory, the objects collected in this volume reflect a continent of enormous cultural and historical scope. Arranged chronologically within seven geographical sections, it offers an array of sculptures in wood, bronze, stone and gold as well as rock paintings, ceremonial pieces, ceramics, jewellery and textiles culled from private and public collections around the world. Commentary by renowned scholars illuminates the cultural and historical significance of these pieces and in-depth authoritative texts highlights critical aspects of each region. Together these words and images take readers on artistic grand tour through a continent of unparalleled diversity and towards the thrilling discovery of not one Africa, but many. Subjects; Royal Academy of Arts (Great Britain) Exhibitions. Art, African Exhibitions. Art, Egyptian Exhibitions. Sculpture, African Exhibitions. Catalogues. ART [Techniques]. AFRICA [Geography]. Royal Academy of Arts (London). Art Africa Exhibitions. Art Africa History. Africa Civilization. Wood Carving. Stone Carving. Pottery. Material Culture. Exhibition Catalogues. African cultures. Art history. Art criticism. Cultural exhibitions. AFRICAN ART. Visual arts. Art, African - History. Sculpture, African - History. History of art / art & design styles. Genre; Catalogue. 4 Kg.

paperback. Condición: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

First Edition. Fine copy in the original color-printed, stiff-card wrappers. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; 615 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 30 cm. Notes; "First published on the occasion of the exhibition 'Africa : the art of a continent', Royal Academy of Arts, London, 4 October 1995-21 January 1996"--T.p. verso. Includes bibliographical references (p. 597-613) and index. Contents; Ancient Egypt and Nubia / Edna R. Russmann and Lásló Török -- Eastern Africa / John Mack -- Southern Africa / Patricia Davison -- Central Africa / Daniel Biebuyck and Frank Herreman -- West Africa and the Guinea coast / John Picton -- Sahel and Savanna / René A. Bravmann -- Northern Africa / Timothy A. Insoll . [et al.]. Summary; Ranging from the oldest known human artifact, circa 1.6 million BC, to pieces made within living memory, the objects collected in this volume reflect a continent of enormous cultural and historical scope. Arranged chronologically within seven geographical sections, it offers an array of sculptures in wood, bronze, stone and gold as well as rock paintings, ceremonial pieces, ceramics, jewellery and textiles culled from private and public collections around the world. Commentary by renowned scholars illuminates the cultural and historical significance of these pieces and in-depth authoritative texts highlights critical aspects of each region. Together these words and images take readers on artistic grand tour through a continent of unparalleled diversity and towards the thrilling discovery of not one Africa, but many. Subjects; Royal Academy of Arts (Great Britain) Exhibitions. Art, African Exhibitions. Art, Egyptian Exhibitions. Sculpture, African Exhibitions. Catalogues. ART [Techniques]. AFRICA [Geography]. Royal Academy of Arts (London). Art Africa Exhibitions. Art Africa History. Africa Civilization. Wood Carving. Stone Carving. Pottery. Material Culture. Exhibition Catalogues. African cultures. Art history. Art criticism. Cultural exhibitions. AFRICAN ART. Visual arts. Art, African - History. Sculpture, African - History. History of art / art & design styles. Genre; Catalogue. 2.5 Kg.

Prestel, 1999. Très fort et grand In-4 broché, couverture illustrée. 615 pages. Superbes photos en couleurs. Texte en anglais. Bibliographie et index des groupes ethniques. Très bon état.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good/Very Good.

615 S. : zahlr. Ill., Kt. Umschlag berieben und bestossen. Private Vermerke und Aufkleber verso hinterem fliegenden Blatt, sonst gut. L04-1 ISBN 3791320041 Wichtiger Hinweis: Aufgrund der EPR-Regelung zur Zeit KEIN Versand in EU-Länder. Due to EPR, there is currently no delivery to EU-countries. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 3500 30,5*25 cm. OLeinenband, OSchu.

Paperback. Condición: Brand New. 615 pages. 12.00x9.75x1.50 inches. In Stock.