Luba: Visions of Africa

by Allen Roberts, Mary N. Roberts, Allen F. Roberts, et al.

Book Overview

This image-filled book features outstanding works of Luba art from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Major themes to be addressed include the role of visual and performance arts in Luba traditional politics; the symbolism of the female image and why 'the king is a woman' for Luba; the instrumentality of royal insignia in politics, problem-solving, and healing; and the use of art objects in the creation and transmission of historical knowledge in both...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 8874392974
• ISBN13: 9788874392971
• Release Date: September 2007
• Publisher: 5 Continents Editions
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.7" x 9.5"