African Sculpture Speaks

by Ladislas Segy

Book Overview

Historian and collector Ladislas Segy approaches African art from several different but interrelated perspectives, considering sculptures first as products of a distinct African culture, then as high-quality works of art. Seeking to bring the African carver's work within the scope of the Western observer, Segy stresses the need for appraising African art within its own context, suspending established procedures for art appreciation and viewing the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0306800187
• ISBN13: 9780306800184
• Release Date: August 1975
• Publisher: Da Capo Press
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 2.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.7" x 10.9"

Customer Reviews

AFRICAN SCULPTURE

I just bought "AFRICAN SCULPTURE SPEAKS" and again I am pleased with the down to earth approach and examples of sculptures of the different tribes throughout Africa. Ladislas Segy is covering a far greater theme in this book than in his "MASKS OF BLACK AFRICA", however, it is a great aid for identifying some of the carving styles.

African Sculpture Speaks by Ladislas Segy

African Sculpture Speaks has spoken very well. One of the most interesting documentations of Sculpture I have seen in quite some time. There is a wealth of 436 illistrations in black and white, lending an impression of the significance of each piece. Also information on each tribe and the functional use of the sculptures was brillant. Segy has successfully documented an ancient tradition that is in a rapid mode of metamorphosis due to technology. But most of all African Sculpture Speaks allows you to experience a rich part of Africa in the comfort of your own home.

"African Sculpture speaks" ... to its readers

Very interesting. Information presented in a very organized way. An excelent way to get aquainted with the subject of African Sculpture. The ony flaw is that the book was published in this late edition in 1975 and so much work has been done sence then in the study of African Art that it does have some blank spots, but over all this is a good start and one of the best general works and texts that I have seen. Images are black and white, but this works to the sculptures advantage so that you can see more of the relief work and shadow. The book is very well organized, topics ranging from mythology and magic to general history and socio-cultural impacts of the west are covered.