Bibliograph

Beyond aesthetics, use, abuse, and dissonance in African art traditions, Wole Soyinka

Type

Label

Beyond aesthetics, use, abuse, and dissonance in African art traditions, Wole Soyinka

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Beyond aesthetics

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1135324306

Responsibility statement

Wole Soyinka

Series statement

Richard D Cohen lectures on African & African American art

Sub title

use, abuse, and dissonance in African art traditions

Summary

"The playwright, poet, essayist, activist, and Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka is also a longtime art collector. In this book of essays, he offers a glimpse into the motivations of the collector, as well as a highly personal look at the politics of aesthetics and collecting. Detailing moments of first encounter with objects that drew him in and continue to affect him, Soyinka describes a world of mortals, muses, and deities that imbue the artworks with history and meaning. Beyond Aesthetics is a passionate discussion of the role of identity, tradition, and originality in making, collecting, and exhibiting African art today. Soyinka considers objects that have stirred controversy, and he decries dogmatic efforts-whether colonial or religious-to suppress Africa's artistic traditions. By turns poetic, provocative, and humorous, Soyinka affirms the power of collecting to reclaim tradition. He urges African artists, filmmakers, collectors, and curators to engage with their aesthetic and cultural histories"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Oga, na original fake, I swear! -- Procreative deities : the Orisa's triumphal march -- From Aso-Ebi to N****wood

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