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Ben Enwonwu: The Making of an African Modernist (Rochester Studies in African History and the Diaspora, 37),Used
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An intellectual biography of a modern African artist and his immense contribution to twentiethcentury art history.The history of world art has long neglected the work of modern African artists and their search for forms of modernist expression as either irrelevant to the discourse of modern art or as fundamentally subservient to the established narrative of Western European modernist practice. With this engaging new volume, Sylvester Ogbechie refutes this approach by examining the life and work of Ben Enwonwu (191794), a premier African modernist and pioneer whose career opened the way for the postcolonial proliferation and increased visibility of African art.In the decades between Enwonwu's birth and death, modernization produced new political structures and new forms of expression inAfrican cultures, inspiring important developments in modern African art. Within this context, Ogbechie evaluates important issues such as the role of AngloNigerian colonial culture in the development of modern Nigerian art, andEnwonwu's involvement with international discourses of modernism in Europe, Africa, and the United States over a period of five decades. The author also interrogates Enwonwu's use of the radical politics of Negritude ideology to define modern African art against canonical interpretations of Euromodernism; and the artist's visual and critical contributions to Pan Africanism, Nigerian nationalism, and postcolonial interpretations of African modernity.First and foremost an intellectual biography of Ben Enwonwu as a modern African artist, rather than an exhaustive critical exploration of the discourse of modernism in African art history or in modern art in general, Ben Enwonwu situates the artist historically and interprets his work in ways that surpass traditional discourse around the canon of modern art.Sylvester Ogbechie is Associate Professor of Art History at the University of California, Santa Barbara.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Ben Enwonwu: The Making of an African Modernist'? A: The book is an intellectual biography that explores the life and contributions of Ben Enwonwu, an influential African modernist artist, highlighting his impact on African art history.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Professor Sylvester Okwunodu Ogbechie, who is an Associate Professor of Art History at the University of California, Santa Barbara.
- Q: What themes are covered in this book? A: The book discusses themes such as the role of colonial culture in modern Nigerian art, Enwonwu's participation in international modernist discourses, and his contributions to Pan Africanism and Nigerian nationalism.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 333 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'Ben Enwonwu: The Making of an African Modernist' published? A: The book was published on December 1, 2008.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone unfamiliar with African art? A: Yes, the book provides an engaging overview of Ben Enwonwu's life and work, making it accessible for readers new to the subject of African modernism.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition of the book is illustrated.
- Q: Does the book include discussions on modernism in a global context? A: Yes, the book examines Enwonwu's work in relation to modernism in Europe, Africa, and the United States over five decades.
- Q: What is the significance of Ben Enwonwu in art history? A: Ben Enwonwu is recognized as a premier African modernist whose career paved the way for greater visibility and appreciation of African art in the postcolonial era.