Osogbo and the Art of Heritage

Osogbo and the Art of Heritage
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Publisher : Indiana University Press
Total Pages : 225
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ISBN-10 : 9780253222954
ISBN-13 : 0253222958
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Book Synopsis Osogbo and the Art of Heritage by : Peter Probst

Download or read book Osogbo and the Art of Heritage written by Peter Probst and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2011 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why has the home of a Yoruba river goddess become a UNESCO World Heritage site and a global attraction? Every year, tens of thousands of people from around the world visit the sacred grove of Osun, Osogbo's guardian deity, to attend her festival. Peter Probst takes readers on a riveting journey to Osogbo. He explores the history of the Osogbo School, which helped introduce one style of African modern art to the West, and investigates its intimate connection with Osun, the role of art and religion in the changing world of Osogbo, and its prominence in the global arena.


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