Of worlds and artworks: a relational view on artistic practices from Africa and the diaspora

The present volume brings together contributions which explore artworks - including literature, visual arts, film and performances - as dynamic sites of worlding. It puts emphasis on the processes of creating or doing worlds, implying movement as opposed to the boundary drawing of area studies. From...

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Other Authors: Fendler, Ute 1964- (Editor), Kohl, Marie-Anne 1977- (Editor), Ndi Shang, Gilbert 1982- (Editor), Odhiambo, Christopher ca. 20./21. Jh (Editor), Vierke, Clarissa (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Leiden ; Boston Brill 2024
Series:Africa Multiple volume 3
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Summary:The present volume brings together contributions which explore artworks - including literature, visual arts, film and performances - as dynamic sites of worlding. It puts emphasis on the processes of creating or doing worlds, implying movement as opposed to the boundary drawing of area studies. From such a processual perspective, Africa is not a delineated area, but emerges in a variety of relations which can reach across the continent, but also the Indian Ocean, the Atlantic or Europe. 00Also available in Open Access
Physical Description:x, 282 Seiten Illustrationen
ISBN:9789004689749
9004689745

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