Understanding the traditional art of Ghana / Emmanuel V. Asihene.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Asihene, E. V.

Contributor:

Joanna Banks Collection of African American Books (University of Pennsylvania)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Art, Ghanaian.

Penn Provenance:

Banks, Joanna (donor) (Banks Collection copy)

Physical Description:

95 pages, 1 unnumbered page : illustrations ; 29 cm

Place of Publication:

Rutherford [N.J.] : Fairleigh Dickinson University Press, [1978]

Contents:

Historicocultural Background of Ghana. A brief historical account of Ghana; Social organization

The Function of Art in Religion. Introduction; The concept of God and intermediaries; Traditional religion; Festivals; Birth and naming of the child; Initiation (Rites de passage); Marriage; Kingship and justice; Mystical powers and social control; Death

The Traditional Artist in Society. Social status and role of the artist; Reverence for materials; Training of artists; Art associations; The social values of traditional art

Traditional Art Forms, Techniques and Designs. Introduction; The concepts of traditional art; Content and formal values; Textiles; Adinkra cloth printing; Wood carving; Metalwork; Pottery; Painting; Basketry; Beads; Leather work; Other crafts; Architecture; Appreciating traditional and alien art

The Future of Traditional Arts and Crafts. Introduction; Utilizing traditional arts and crafts for national development.

Notes:

"Illustrations by the author."

Includes bibliographical references (page 93) and index.

Local Notes:

Kislak Center Banks Collection copy presented to the Penn Libraries in 2018 by Joanna Banks.

Banks Collection copy has dust jacket retained.

Banks Collection has 2 photocopies of article from Washington Post laid in.

Banks Collection copy has illustration cut from magazine laid in.

ISBN:

0838621309 :

OCLC:

3415371