{"product_id":"africa-the-art-of-a-continent","title":"Africa: The Art of a Continent","description":"This magnificent celebration of the world’s oldest and most diverse artistic traditions is considered the definitive book on African art.\nRanging from the oldest known human artifact, circa 1.6 million BC, to pieces made within living memory, the objects collected in this extraordinary volume reflect a continent of enormous cultural and historical scope. Arranged chronologically within seven geographical sections, it offers an astonishing array of sculptures in wood, bronze, stone, and gold, as well as mural paintings, ceremonial pieces, ceramics, jewelry, and textiles culled from private and public collections around the world. Commentary by renowned scholars illuminates the cultural and historical significance of these pieces, and in-depth authoritative texts highlight critical aspects of each region. Together these words and images take readers on an artistic grand tour through a continent of unparalleled diversity, and towards the thrilling discovery of not one Africa, but many.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 3791320041\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.3791320041.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Tom Phillips|Royal Academy of Arts (Great Britain)\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41680610230330,"sku":"DBV.3791320041.G","price":18.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/3791320041-0.jpg?v=1790132649","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/africa-the-art-of-a-continent","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}