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OverviewMaske is a Haitian kreyol word, meaning to wear a mask the wearing of masks being the subject of Galembos dark and thrilling photographs, showing masquerade performers in Nigeria, Benin, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Burkina Faso, Zambia and Haiti. Photographs of carnival characters, mostly rooted in African religion and spirituality, are presented in chapters organised by tribal or carnival tradition each introduced by a short text by Galembo about the characters and costumes portrayed. The art of masquerade is introduced by art historian Chika Okeke-Agulu, (himself a participant in masquerade events during his childhood in Nigeria). Designed as an object to treasure, the book is a celebration of African art, and a work of vivid artistic imagination. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Phyllis Galembo , Chika Okeke-AguluPublisher: Chris Boot Imprint: Chris Boot Dimensions: Width: 22.10cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 24.10cm Weight: 1.150kg ISBN: 9781905712175ISBN 10: 1905712170 Pages: 208 Publication Date: 17 November 2010 Audience: General/trade , General/trade , General , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: In Print  Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsReviewsThe most inspiring aspect of this collection of 100-plus photographs is the ingenuity - from sticks and stones to oil paint, everything is fair game in service of the human fascination with transforming our appearance.--Metropolis "The most inspiring aspect of this collection of 100-plus photographs is the ingenuity - from sticks and stones to oil paint, everything is fair game in service of the human fascination with transforming our appearance.-- ""Metropolis""" Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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