The Black Art Renaissance : African Sculpture and Modernism across Continents

Name: The Black Art Renaissance : African Sculpture and Modernism across Continents
Brand: University of California Press

University of California Press

Explore the profound influence of African sculpture on modernism across continents in "The Black Art Renaissance." This compelling study by Joshua I. Cohen reveals how canonical African sculptures were embraced and reinterpreted by European, African American, and sub-Saharan African artists and theorists in the 20th century. Discover how "black art" evolved as a framework to assert control over appropriation and forge new understandings of humanism, race, and civilization. From the Fauves and Picasso to the Harlem Renaissance and the Negritude movement, this book demonstrates the transcontinental scope and significance of African sculpture's impact on global modern art. Cohen argues for a re-conception of art history's centers and margins as interconnected and mutually informing, showcasing the deep connections between African and modern art on a global scale. Key Features: - Examines the international phenomenon of African art's impact on modernism. - Traces engagements with African sculpture by artists and theorists across continents. - Details the evolution of "black art" as a concept for asserting artistic control and forging alliances. - Covers influence from the Paris avant-garde to the Harlem Renaissance and beyond. - Argues for the interconnectedness of global art history. Summary: History book on African sculpture and modernism across continents. Hardcover edition by University of California Press, English language, 304 pages.