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OverviewThis magnificent large format edition is a 'best of' of photographer Angelo Turconi. Congo, Culture and Traditions compiles his most beautiful pictures and unique footage of his beloved Congo shot over a period of over half a century. This book is a precious photo archive, but at the same time a tribute to the vitality and resilience of the Congolese people. Included are rare images of rituals and traditions that now definitely belong in the past. A giant country like Congo with its huge ethnic diversity will always remain an inexhaustible source of wonder and astonishment. In five chapters, Congo-expert Turconi dwells on the country's nature, the daily life, its people, Congo's art and culture and the country's economy. Eminent ethnologist and art historian Francois Neyt wrote the introductory texts to the chapters, while Prof. Dr. Isidore Ndaywel and Nziem elucidates on the selected photographs. SELLING POINT: A giant country like Congo with its huge ethnic diversity will always remain an inexhaustible source of wonder and astonishment. Congo-expert and photographer Angelo Turconi dwells on the country's nature, the daily life, its people, Congo's art and culture and its economy 150 colour images Full Product DetailsAuthor: Angelo Turconi , Guillaume Jan , Lye M. YokaPublisher: Stichting Kunstboek BVBA Imprint: Stichting Kunstboek BVBA ISBN: 9789058565921ISBN 10: 9058565920 Pages: 248 Publication Date: 24 October 2018 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationItalo-Belgian photographer Angelo Turconi (1938) has spent fifty years roaming the Democratic Republic of Congo and has published many books on the country, such as Congo on the Road, The Lunda, etc. His photographs capture the power of ancestral ceremonies and the joy of popular celebrations, presided over by the traditional chiefs who still occupy a prestigious position. They reveal the social structure of this central African community by observing the work of artisans, farmers, conveyors of goods and market traders. More than just a witness, Angelo Turconi calls himself an emissary of memory. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |