The Benin Plaques A 16th Century Imperial Monument |
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| Author:
| Wysocki Gunsch, Kathryn |
| Series title: | Routledge Research in Art History Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-367-47142-2 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2020 |
| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis Group
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| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $56.95 |
Book Description:
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The 16th century bronze plaques from the kingdom of Benin are among the most recognized masterpieces of African art, and yet many details of their commission and installation in the palace in Benin City, Nigeria, are little understood.
The 16th century bronze plaques from the kingdom of Benin are among the most recognized masterpieces of African art, and yet many details of their commission and installation in the palace in Benin City, Nigeria, are little understood.