Authentic, black-and-white African artwork, adapted from motifs on textiles, masks, jewelry, and other sources, depicts 235 dynamic images, among them stylized lions, fish, birds, totemic figures, abstracts, and border configurations. Selected for their unusual qualities and native characteristics, these expressive designs will be valued by graphic artists, designers, and craftworkers alike. Dover Original.
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African Tribal Designs CD-ROM and Book by Geoffrey Williams Loaded with 376 unusual and authentic, black-and-white images, this treasury of African folk art features a splendid variety of ornaments, including geometric and animal designs, human figures, masks, and more.
African Designs Coloring Book by Marty Noble Thirty large, ready-to-color illustrations, all adapted from traditional African designs, reflecting Africa's rich artistic and cultural heritage: Ethiopian cross, antelope-shaped wooden headdress from Mali, Ashanti carved door panel, and more.
Tattoo Art by Alan Weller How far will people go to decorate their bodies? This dazzling array of tattoos provides 200 high-quality illustrations that showcase the ornamental art form and represent authentic styles — from Japanese and Polynesian to Tribal and Mehndi.