Inscribing meaning
writing and graphic systems in African art
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Contributions
- Kreamer, Christine Mullen. - Contributor
- Adams, Sarah. - Contributor
- National Museum of African Art (U.S.) - Contributor
- Fowler Museum at UCLA. - Contributor
Publication
2007 - Smithsonian, National Museum of African Art, [Washington, D.C.], District of Columbia
Language
English
Word Count
63,750 words, Guess
Page Count
255 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL21320306M
- ISBN-139788874393770
- ISBN-108874393776
- OCLC Control Number148864732
- LibraryThing6170926
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- Goodreads1715245
Classifications
- DDC709
- LCCN7380.5 .I6 2007
Alternate Titles
- Writing and graphic systems in African art
Description
Inscribing Meaning explores the relationships between African art and the communicative powers of language, graphic systems and the written word. For thousands of years, African artists have incorporated writing and graphic symbols into their art with great ingenuity and creativity. Scripts communicate in many ways - through their appearance, their placement and the very act of writing. Objects dating from ancient times to the present illustrate how African artists have used diverse forms of letters, words and symbols as well as their meanings to create beautiful, empowered works of art. Inscribing Meaning recognizes that Africa's long engagement with written and graphic systems is part of the broader, global history of writing and literacy. The works of art featured in this catalogue reveal the richness of Africa's artistic traditions and emphasize that objects are aesthetically powerful communicators of history, knowledge, identity and values. -- From back cover.
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