Africa Dances by Claude Savary

Africa Dances by Claude Savary

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A book of photographs taken by Michel Huet on his journeys in Africa, focusing on the ritual dances that are an intrinsic part of the African tribal culture. Taken over a period of 40 years, these photographs depict the lives, dances, ceremonial rituals and costumes of 50 separate tribes.

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Africa Dances by Claude Savary

Between 1945 and 1985, Michel Huet travelled Africa in a quest to photograoh African life. He recorded the scenery, the animal and plant life, and the people. This book contains a selection of his photographs that focus on the ritual dances that are an intrinsic part of the African tribal culture. Taken over a period of 40 years, these photographs depict the dances and ceremonial rituals of 50 separate tribes throughout the African continent. The colours and details of the costumes and accessories such as masks, spears, shields and musical instruments are also captured. The text looks into the intriguing rites and rituals of each tribe, to provide an explanatory accompaniment to the photographs.
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ISBN 13 9780500541951
ISBN 10 0500541957
Title Africa Dances
Author Claude Savary
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
Year published 1995-10-09
Number of pages 172
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.