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Afrikanische Kunst der Sammlung Mack = African art from the Mack Collection / Herausgeber: David Zemanek ; Text: David Zemanek, Maria Valeria Mack ; Übersetzung: Daniel Kletke, Eric Makin

Catalog Data

Writer of added commentary:
Zemanek, David 1982-  Search this
Mack, Maria Valeria 1986-  Search this
Subject:
Mack, Heinz 1931- Art collections  Search this
Mack, Heinz 1931- Travel  Search this
Physical description:
280 pages : color illustrations ; 31 cm
Type:
Catalogs
Place:
Africa
Date:
2017
Contents:
Expeditionen in künstlichen Gärten = Expeditions into artificial gardens -- Heinz Mack und Africa = Heinz Mack and Africa -- Expeditions- und Reisefotos von Heinz Mack = Expedition and travel photos from Heinz Mack -- Afrikanische Kunst der Sammlung Mack = African art from the Mack Collection
Summary:
"Since 1955, artist Heinz Mack has regularly undertaken artistic expeditions into the deserts of Africa. During his travels he has purchased works by African artists, arousing a curiosity about foreign objects that has shaped his life and work. An array of sculptural and woven works by unknown African artists inspired Mack, and their unique use of light, architecture, and portraiture has continued to affect the style and content of his works to this day. Printed here for the first time, Mack's collection includes sculptures and objects made of wood, clay, and metal--materials which have also become characteristic of his own art. Featuring magnificently detailed photographs of these moving and powerful works, this book is a must-have for enthusiasts of Heinz Mack and African art alike."--Provided by publisher.
Topic:
Art, African--Private collections  Search this
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_1093408