The art of subndash;Saharan Africa reveals the marvelous achievements of unknown artists over thousands of years. Their aesthetic ideal finds form in wood; ivory; fabric; bronze and iron. This illustrated study of traditional African art includes pieces from Western Sudan; the Congolese Basin; the Guinea coast; Gabon; the Democratic Republic of Congo and East and South Africa. Each piece is characterized by its own traditions and artistic forms. The earliest works date from the beginning of the first millennium; the most recent from the early 20th century. Unique and rare examples are documented; many heretofore virtually unknown.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful. The Beauty and Pathos of Shelter DogsBy YimFinding Home: Shelter Dogs and Their StoriesI have worked with Traer professionally and can attest to the acute connection that she makes with her canine photographic subjects. Clearly. she has been a dog in a past life and I say this with absolute conviction and only the highest regard for that quality. Without sentimentality or anthropomorphology. Traer is able to capture the essence of the spirit of the dogs she photographs. In many instances. that spirit has been considerably dampened but somehow she is able to find the pathos and latent generosity inherent in each dog. Beyond the beauty and reality of the portraits. is her accompanying text. Without blame or grandstanding. Traer presents the facts of shelter life and how both dogs and rescue volunteers are hanging on hope. Will we see an end to pet overpopulation in our lifetime? With perspectives such as those of Traer Scotts. we may just see real progress.7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Im a sucker for dogs and especially rescue or shelter ...By Jayne GentileIm a sucker for dogs and especially rescue or shelter dogs. I have a 9 year old Lab/Rhodesian Ridgeback named George who was a shelter dog. that no one wanted. Every time someone would come up to his cage he would snap at them. Until there was me. Shelter Dogs and their stories are always fascinating to me. This book has a permanent place on my coffee table.7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. the stories that go along with them are beautifully written. Its an incredible journey that some of ...By CustomerAs if the pictures arent moving enough. the stories that go along with them are beautifully written. Its an incredible journey that some of these shelter dogs take and touched me personally since I remember some of these pups going through the system when my girl rescued us!
