The first publication of the Barnes Foundation's important and extensive collection of African art. The Barnes Foundation is famous for its stunning collection of Post-Impressionist and Early Modern art amassed by Albert C. Barnes, a Philadelphia pharmaceutical entrepreneur. Less well known is the pioneering collection of African sculpture that Barnes acquired between 1922 and 1924, primarily from the Paris-based dealer Paul Guillaume. The Barnes Foundation was one of the first permanent installations in the United States to feature objects from Africa as works of art. This comprehensive volume presents the 123 objects, including reliquary figures, masks and utensils, most of which come from the African colonies of France (Mali, Ivory Coast, Gabon and Congo) as well as Sierra Leone, of the Republic of Benin and Nigeria. Christa Clarke examines the significance of the collection and Barnes' role in the Harlem Renaissance and in promoting a wider appreciation of African art in the 20th century. Extensive catalog records written by leading specialists in the field complete the volume. Author: Christa Clarke Publisher: Skira Rizzoli Condition: NEW Language: English Number of pages: 294 Dimensions: 320 x 240mm Hardcover ISBN: 978-0847845217
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