Alain Michel Boyer - Les Arts d'Afrique - 2006
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Les Arts d'Afrique by Alain Michel Boyer, first edition, Hazan, 2006, 384 pages, 20 x 14 cm, in French, condition Bon.
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Addressing African art at the continental scale, in its variety and particularities, and in keeping with the spirit of the collection "Guide to the Arts," this volume invites the reader on a four-part journey. In a first section, tracing the great periods of African civilizations, we learn that these arts sometimes date back thousands of years. Due to the appetites of xylophages, ancient wooden pieces are rare, but exceptionally fine earthenware has been unearthed recently.
Secondly, some formal and stylistic principles can be drawn from landmark works: the statuette or the mask. Thus, the mask is not merely facial: it becomes a helm, blade, helmet, crest, amulet, and it can be joined by several faces, adornments... A third part emphasizes these so-called "minor" arts that laid the groundwork for major art. Utilitarian pieces (spoons), ornamental pieces (jewelry) can sometimes carry a ritual dimension, and the humblest creations are often the strongest aesthetically.
Finally, one will embark on an immense geographic trek from the Sahara to South Africa to see that African creation is immensely varied and that the plastic solutions, countless, have always been unexpected.
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Seller's Story
Xavier Simon has been passionate about African art for 25 years. He started to sell online in 2007. Based in Africa for more than 10 years, he has built a network of more than 300 local african art dealers, mainly in Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana, Togo, Benin, Mali and Burkina Faso. Based in France now, he keeps on visiting Africa twice a year, collecting the best items. More than 4000 worldwide customers have been satisfied so far.
Items are sent with a professional invoice, including a picture and the description above. It includes 20% VAT for European countries.
We guarantee packages of high quality, using "colissimo international".
Packages are sent from Monday to Friday, even during the coved crisis, the latest in the next 24 hours following the payment.
You can view and / or pick up the item from our showroom, F-71800 Saint Julien de Civry.
If you win several lots, we reimburse you the shipping difference after your payment, using paypal preferably.
Translated by Google TranslateRESERVE PRICE NOT AVAILABLE - SHIP VIA MONDIAL RELAY TO A RELAY DEPOT OR LOCKER OF YOUR CHOICE
Addressing African art at the continental scale, in its variety and particularities, and in keeping with the spirit of the collection "Guide to the Arts," this volume invites the reader on a four-part journey. In a first section, tracing the great periods of African civilizations, we learn that these arts sometimes date back thousands of years. Due to the appetites of xylophages, ancient wooden pieces are rare, but exceptionally fine earthenware has been unearthed recently.
Secondly, some formal and stylistic principles can be drawn from landmark works: the statuette or the mask. Thus, the mask is not merely facial: it becomes a helm, blade, helmet, crest, amulet, and it can be joined by several faces, adornments... A third part emphasizes these so-called "minor" arts that laid the groundwork for major art. Utilitarian pieces (spoons), ornamental pieces (jewelry) can sometimes carry a ritual dimension, and the humblest creations are often the strongest aesthetically.
Finally, one will embark on an immense geographic trek from the Sahara to South Africa to see that African creation is immensely varied and that the plastic solutions, countless, have always been unexpected.
Delivery method:
France: Mondial Relay
Europe: Mondial Relay
Rest of the world: happy-post
You are bidding on a rare auction, with no reserve or with very low reserve prices.
We began working with Catawiki in 2015. Please consult our evaluations; they are among the best on Catawiki.
Items are sent the day after your payment, with tracking and traceability, in truly secure packaging. Professional service guaranteed.
Feel free to bid on multiple items; you will only pay the shipping costs once. Catawiki’s buyer fees are much lower than those you would pay at an auction house. Additionally, packaging is free; you only pay for shipping. If you win 2 lots or more, you may even be charged less than the actual shipping cost.
Please note that books will be shipped via Mondial Relay to reduce shipping costs. Therefore, we ask you to provide your preferred delivery point before shipment.
Thank you for your interest and good luck.
Seller's Story
Xavier Simon has been passionate about African art for 25 years. He started to sell online in 2007. Based in Africa for more than 10 years, he has built a network of more than 300 local african art dealers, mainly in Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana, Togo, Benin, Mali and Burkina Faso. Based in France now, he keeps on visiting Africa twice a year, collecting the best items. More than 4000 worldwide customers have been satisfied so far.
Items are sent with a professional invoice, including a picture and the description above. It includes 20% VAT for European countries.
We guarantee packages of high quality, using "colissimo international".
Packages are sent from Monday to Friday, even during the coved crisis, the latest in the next 24 hours following the payment.
You can view and / or pick up the item from our showroom, F-71800 Saint Julien de Civry.
If you win several lots, we reimburse you the shipping difference after your payment, using paypal preferably.
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Number of books
1
Subject
Africa
Book title
Les Arts d'Afrique
Author/ Illustrator
Alain Michel Boyer
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
2006
Height
20 cm
Edition
1st Edition
Width
14 cm
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Hazan
Number of pages
384
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