Benin plaques, the: a 16th century imperial monument
Auteur :
Wysocki Gunsch, Kathryn
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9780367471422
Date de publication :
14 janv. 2020
Dimensions :
24,6 x 17,4 cm
Poids :
500 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
The 16th century bronze plaques from the kingdom of Benin are among the most recognized masterpieces of African art, and yet many details of their commission and installation in the palace in Benin City, Nigeria, are little understood.