{"title":"James Green","description":"\u003cp\u003eJames Green explores the vibrant intersections of modern culture and artistic expression, bringing fresh perspectives to contemporary arts. His works, such as \u003cem\u003eBamigboye\u003c\/em\u003e, delve into the nuanced experiences shaping today’s creative landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect engaging narratives that celebrate diversity and cultural richness, inviting reflection on the evolving nature of identity and creativity in the arts world. Green’s writing is insightful and evocative, perfect for anyone interested in the dynamic dialogue between art and society.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bamigboye-by-james-green-9780300266559","title":"Bamigboye","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe first publication on the Yorùbá master sculptor Moshood Olúṣọmọ Bámigbóyè\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBámigbóyè: A Master Sculptor of the Yorùbá Tradition\u003c\/em\u003e is the first monograph dedicated to the 50-year career of the Nigerian artist Moshood Olúṣọmọ Bámigbóyè (ca. 1885–1975). One of the most important Yorùbá sculptors of the twentieth century, Bámigbóyè is best known for the spectacular masks that he carved for religious festivals known locally as Ẹpa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWeighing up to 80 pounds and measuring over 4 feet tall, with intricate superstructures that could feature dozens of finely carved individual figures, these masks represent some of the most complex and elaborate works of Yorùbá art ever made. With 190 illustrations, this sumptuous volume presents masterpieces from Bámigbóyè’s workshop now housed in collections in America, Europe, and Nigeria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEssays situate Bámigbóyè’s work as part of Africa’s oldest and most dynamic art traditions and consider his sculpture in relation to contemporary Yorùbá art, culture, politics, and religion. With new and archival photographs and incorporating oral histories conducted with the artist’s family and community, this catalogue fills a critical void in African art-historical scholarship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47595765465324,"sku":"9780300266559","price":95.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780300266559-bamigboye.jpg?v=1777906178"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/james-green.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}