Masks : the art of expression / edited by John Mack.

Contributor(s):

Mack, John

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: London : British Museum, 2013.Description: 224 p. : ill. ; 28 cmISBN:

9780714151038 (pbk)
0714151033 (pbk)

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

391.434 MAC

Summary: Masks are objects that demonstrate creative skills of many different periods and cultures. Masks are a nearly universal phenomenon, but their uses and meanings are strikingly different across cultures. In this book, eight leading experts explore the stories of masks across ancient and modern civilizations in a survey of their meaning and power.

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Title notes ( 2 )

Holdings
Item type	Current library	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Standard Loan	LSAD Library Main Collection	391.434 MAC (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available		39002100561951

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

In this new edition of a classic book, eight leading experts explore the stories of masks across ancient and modern civilizations in a fascinating survey of their meaning and power. Illustrated with an array of masks from the British Museum and beyond, Masks: The Art of Expression provides a fascinating insight into the great variety of masks and masking traditions from around the world.

Masks are objects that demonstrate creative skills of many different periods and cultures. Masks are a nearly universal phenomenon, but their uses and meanings are strikingly different across cultures. In this book, eight leading experts explore the stories of masks across ancient and modern civilizations in a survey of their meaning and power.