{"title":"Ezio Bassani","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEzio Bassani\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful explorations into the rich visual traditions of diverse cultures, with a focus on African art. His works delve into the symbolism, history, and cultural contexts that shape artistic expression across continents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders interested in \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e will find Bassani's books a valuable resource for understanding the intersection of art, heritage, and identity, inviting a deeper appreciation of global artistic legacies.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"african-art-by-ezio-bassani-9788857208695","title":"African Art","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn illustrated study of African traditional figurative arts that reflects the continent's rich artistic and cultural heritage. We often know the \"Western life\" of African art, such as the names of collectors and owners, but we almost always ignore the circumstances of their creation, the formal innovations introduced by the creators of the works, and even the makers' existence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe marvellous achievements of African artists over thousands of years are revealed in \u003ci\u003eAfrican Art\u003c\/i\u003e. Sculpture is the chief means through which African artists expressed themselves. The human figure, evocative of real or symbolic key people in the community or entities facilitating contact with the supernatural, is the almost exclusive subject of their creations. This vast world of African sculpture is the result of an evolutionary process, based on a rich history and diversity deriving from contacts, migrations, wars, and alliances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the last century, the African continent has experienced radical transformations in the field of social and political organisation, economy, and religion. Inevitably, new expressive forms are being established hand in hand with the globalisation process and the creation of works for the art market, which retain less and less ties with those of the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47429705203948,"sku":"9788857208695","price":110.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9788857208695.jpg?v=1774560028"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/ezio-bassani.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}