{"title":"Kevin Dumouchelle","description":"\u003cp\u003eKevin Dumouchelle's works invite readers into rich explorations of arts and culture, illuminating the diverse traditions and creative expressions of communities around the world. His writing often focuses on the intersection of history, ritual, and artistic heritage, offering thoughtful insights into the meaning behind cultural practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith titles such as \u003cem\u003eThe World of Songye\u003c\/em\u003e, Dumouchelle presents meticulously researched narratives that deepen appreciation for the vibrant tapestry of human creativity. His books are essential for anyone interested in the visual and performative arts within a wider cultural context.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-world-of-songye-by-kevin-dumouchelle-9780300267020","title":"The World of Songye","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe ultimate and authoritative introduction to Songye culture, sculpture, masks, and iron forging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis lavishly illustrated book brings a new approach to the masterpieces of Songye, a Bantu ethnic group from the central Democratic Republic of the Congo. It explores the styles of the different regions, the identification of Songye master artists, and the specificity of Kifwebe masks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe World of Songye\u003c\/em\u003e displays a large number of unpublished and specially commissioned photographs of Songye works of art from private and public collections, and of historic field photographs. Edited by the unchallenged specialists of the subject with contributions from ten distinguished writers, \u003cem\u003eThe World of Songye\u003c\/em\u003e analyzes Songye aesthetics and symbols, the Songye representation of animals and weapons, and the history of collecting Songye artefacts on the field. It also explores the religious and magical functions and powers of Songye objects and their influence on modern art, focusing in particular on Jean-Michel Basquiat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47464721219820,"sku":"9780300267020","price":525.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780300267020-the-world-of-songye.jpg?v=1775051598"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/kevin-dumouchelle.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}