Leon Underwood Masks of West Africa & Figures in Wood of West Africa
“In his introductory essay [Leon Underwood] discusses the abstract character of the masks [of West Africa], their background in ritual and ceremony and the abstract art of today. This book contains 64 plates of photographs of pieces in various collections, and a map, with plate numbers, indicating at a glance the provenance of the specimens shown. The present volume forms a general introduction to the study of West African art written from an artists viewpoint.” – Publisher’s text.
Title: Masks of West Africa
Author: Leon Underwood
Publisher: Alec Tiranti, London
Publication date: 1964 (first published in 1948)
Format: Hardcover with dust jacket
Pages: 48 + 64 pages of illustrations
Images: 64
Condition: Good
Stock Number: RB01711
“Leon Underwood, sculptor and painter has, has visited West Africa on his many travels in the study of primitive art, and writes on the subject from the aesthetic viewpoint. He discusses the abstract character of ‘African art’, its connection with the customs and beliefs of [27 African countries], and its connection with the abstract art of today.” – Publisher’s text.
Title: Figures in Wood of West Africa
Author: Leon Underwood
Publisher: Alec Tiranti, London
Publication date: 1964 (first published in 1947)
Format: Hard cover with dust jacket
Pages: 54 pages plus 64 pages of illustrations
Images: 64
Condition: Good
Stock Number: RB01712
“In his introductory essay [Leon Underwood] discusses the abstract character of the masks [of West Africa], their background in ritual and ceremony and the abstract art of today. This book contains 64 plates of photographs of pieces in various collections, and a map, with plate numbers, indicating at a glance the provenance of the specimens shown. The present volume forms a general introduction to the study of West African art written from an artists viewpoint.” – Publisher’s text.
Title: Masks of West Africa
Author: Leon Underwood
Publisher: Alec Tiranti, London
Publication date: 1964 (first published in 1948)
Format: Hardcover with dust jacket
Pages: 48 + 64 pages of illustrations
Images: 64
Condition: Good
Stock Number: RB01711
“Leon Underwood, sculptor and painter has, has visited West Africa on his many travels in the study of primitive art, and writes on the subject from the aesthetic viewpoint. He discusses the abstract character of ‘African art’, its connection with the customs and beliefs of [27 African countries], and its connection with the abstract art of today.” – Publisher’s text.
Title: Figures in Wood of West Africa
Author: Leon Underwood
Publisher: Alec Tiranti, London
Publication date: 1964 (first published in 1947)
Format: Hard cover with dust jacket
Pages: 54 pages plus 64 pages of illustrations
Images: 64
Condition: Good
Stock Number: RB01712
“In his introductory essay [Leon Underwood] discusses the abstract character of the masks [of West Africa], their background in ritual and ceremony and the abstract art of today. This book contains 64 plates of photographs of pieces in various collections, and a map, with plate numbers, indicating at a glance the provenance of the specimens shown. The present volume forms a general introduction to the study of West African art written from an artists viewpoint.” – Publisher’s text.
Title: Masks of West Africa
Author: Leon Underwood
Publisher: Alec Tiranti, London
Publication date: 1964 (first published in 1948)
Format: Hardcover with dust jacket
Pages: 48 + 64 pages of illustrations
Images: 64
Condition: Good
Stock Number: RB01711
“Leon Underwood, sculptor and painter has, has visited West Africa on his many travels in the study of primitive art, and writes on the subject from the aesthetic viewpoint. He discusses the abstract character of ‘African art’, its connection with the customs and beliefs of [27 African countries], and its connection with the abstract art of today.” – Publisher’s text.
Title: Figures in Wood of West Africa
Author: Leon Underwood
Publisher: Alec Tiranti, London
Publication date: 1964 (first published in 1947)
Format: Hard cover with dust jacket
Pages: 54 pages plus 64 pages of illustrations
Images: 64
Condition: Good
Stock Number: RB01712