Art and architecture in postcolonial Africa /

"This work examines the complexity of popular artistic culture in the era of African nationalism, with a special focus on the influential independence era in Ghana. Discussed are architecture, museum exhibitions, political displays, nationalist ideologies, artistic practices, and the intangible...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Hess, Janet Berry
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., [2006]
Subjects:	Nationalism and art > Africa. Art and state > Africa. National characteristics in art > Africa. Art, African > 20th century. Architecture > Africa > 20th century.
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Summary:	"This work examines the complexity of popular artistic culture in the era of African nationalism, with a special focus on the influential independence era in Ghana. Discussed are architecture, museum exhibitions, political displays, nationalist ideologies, artistic practices, and the intangible forms of art"--Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:	ix, 209 pages : illustrations, maps ; 26 cm.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 179-202) and index.
ISBN:	0786420766 (softcover : alk. paper)