Africa in the American Imagination by Carol Magee

Africa in the American Imagination by Carol Magee

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Summary

In the American world, the presence of African culture is sometimes fully embodied and sometimes leaves only a trace. Africa in the American Imagination explores this presence, examining Mattel's world of Barbie, the 1996 Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue, and Disney World, each of which repackages African visual culture for consumers.

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Africa in the American Imagination by Carol Magee

In the American world, the presence of African culture is sometimes fully embodied and sometimes leaves only a trace. Africa in the American Imagination explores this presence, examining Mattel's world of Barbie, the 1996 Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue, and Disney World, each of which repackages African visual culture for consumers.
Carol Magee, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is assistant professor of art history at University of North Carolina.
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ISBN 13 9781617031526
ISBN 10 1617031526
Title Africa in the American Imagination
Author Carol Magee
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher University Press of Mississippi
Year published 2012-01-30
Number of pages 256
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.