TY - BOOK AU - Vansina,J. AU - Vansina,C. TI - Art history in Africa: an introduction to method SN - 9780582643680 AV - N7380 .V36 1999 PY - 1999/// CY - London PB - Longman KW - Art KW - History KW - African N1 - Includes bibliographical references (pages 214-223) and index (pages 223-233) N2 - This is a pioneering introduction to a subject that is still at an early srage of academic development. It aims to provide the reader with a systematic method for the historical understanding of African art. Professor Vansina considers the medium, technique, style and meaning of art objects and examines the creative process through which they come into being. Numerous photographs and drawings illustrate his arguments, and help to explain the changes that have taken place ER -