Africa Adorned
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, small tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Appears intact; worn cloth. No stickers or labels visible.
A landmark work in the field of ethnographic photography, Africa Adorned chronicles the rich and diverse traditions of adornment across the African continent, from beadwork and body painting to jewellery, scarification, and elaborate headdresses. Angela Fisher spent over a decade travelling through more than forty African nations, documenting the visual languages of self-expression among hundreds of distinct cultures and peoples. The result is a breathtaking visual record that argues powerfully for the artistic sophistication and cultural depth embedded in African decorative traditions. Each image is paired with detailed cultural context, presenting adornment not as mere decoration but as a complex system of identity, status, spirituality, and communication. A must-have for anyone passionate about world cultures, art history, or the anthropology of dress.
Author: Angela Fisher
Format: Hardback
Published: 1985, Collins
Genre: African history
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, small tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Appears intact; worn cloth. No stickers or labels visible.
A landmark work in the field of ethnographic photography, Africa Adorned chronicles the rich and diverse traditions of adornment across the African continent, from beadwork and body painting to jewellery, scarification, and elaborate headdresses. Angela Fisher spent over a decade travelling through more than forty African nations, documenting the visual languages of self-expression among hundreds of distinct cultures and peoples. The result is a breathtaking visual record that argues powerfully for the artistic sophistication and cultural depth embedded in African decorative traditions. Each image is paired with detailed cultural context, presenting adornment not as mere decoration but as a complex system of identity, status, spirituality, and communication. A must-have for anyone passionate about world cultures, art history, or the anthropology of dress.