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African Art and Architecture African Art and Architecture Anderson, Kaj B. African Traditional Architecture. Oxford University Press, 1977. Focuses on domestic architecture. Anderson, Martha G., and Kreamer, Christine Mullen. Wild Spirits, Strong Medicine: African Art and the Wilderness. New York: Center for African Art; Seattle; London: University of Washington Press, 1989. Well-illustrated volume, published to accompany an exhibition at the Center for African Art. Extensive bibliography. Berman, Esme. Art and Artists of South Africa. International Publications Service, 1984. Historical survey of painting and graphic art. D'Azevedo, Warren L., ed. The Traditional Artist in African Societies. Indiana University Press, 1973. Analyses the functions of the arts. Gillon, Werner. A Short History of African Art. Harmondsworth: Viking, Penguin, 1984. Excellent guide of over 400 pages, with copious bibliography; illustrations and maps. Herold, Erich. African Art. London: Hamlyn, 1990. Popular illustrated volume. Jefferson, Louise E. The Decorative Arts of Africa. Viking, 1973. Lavishly tours ritual and utilitarian uses. Prussin, Labelle Hatumere. Islamic Design in West Africa. Berkeley, London: University of California Press, 1986. Thorough exploration of single aspect in one region. Extensive bibliography, reasonably well illustrated. Wettstein, Isabelle, and others. The Art of Black Africa. Rizzoli, 1977. Beautiful photographs, mainly of sculptures. Willett, Frank. African Art: an Introduction. Thames and Hudson, 1985. Broad discussion of history, geography, culture, aesthetics.
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