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The Gelede Spectacle: Art, Gender, And Social Harmony In An African Culture,New
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This Remarkable Study Explores The Use Of The Visual And Performing Arts To Promote Nonviolence And Social Harmony In Subsaharan Africa. It Focuses On Gelede, A Popular Community Festival Of Masquerade, Dance, And Song, Held Several Times A Year By The Yoruba Of Southwestern Nigeria And The Republic Of Benin. Babatunde Lawal, An Art Historian And African Scholar Who Has Taught In Nigeria, Brazil, And The United States, Is Himself A Yoruba And Has Taken An Active Part In Gelede. He Writes From The Perspective Of An Informed Participant/Observer Of His Own Culture.Lawal Bases His Book On Extensive Field Researchobservations And Interviewsconducted Over More Than Two Decades As Well As On Numerous Published And Unpublished Scholarly Sources. He Casts Significant New Light On Many Previously Obscure Aspects Of Gelede, And He Demonstrates A Useful Methodological Approach To The Study Of Nonwestern Art.The Book Systematically Covers The Major Aspects Of The Gelede Spectacle, Presenting Its Cultural Background And Historical Origins As Preface To A Vivid And Detailed Description Of An Actual Performance. This Is Followed By A Discussion Of The Iconography And Aesthetics Of Costume, And An Examination Of The Sculpted Images On The Masks. The Book Concludes With A Discussion Of The Moral And Aesthetic Philosophy Of Gelede And Its Responsiveness To Technological And Social Change.The Gelede Spectacle Is Illustrated In Color And Blackandwhite With Over 100 Field And Museum Photographs, Including A Rare Sequence On The Dressing Of A Masquerader. It Offers, In Addition, More Than 60 Gelede Song Texts, Proverbs, And Divination Verses, Each In The Original Yoruba As Well As In Translation. Lawal'S Interpretations Of These Pieces Indicate The Rich Complexities Of Metaphor And Analogy Inherent In The Yoruba Language And Art.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Gelede Spectacle' about? A: 'The Gelede Spectacle' explores how visual and performing arts promote nonviolence and social harmony in sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on the Gelede festival celebrated by the Yoruba people.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Gelede Spectacle' is Babatunde Lawal, an art historian and African scholar with extensive experience in the study of Yoruba culture.
- Q: What type of research did the author conduct for this book? A: Babatunde Lawal conducted over two decades of field research, including observations and interviews, alongside numerous published and unpublished scholarly sources.
- Q: What can readers expect in terms of illustrations in the book? A: 'The Gelede Spectacle' includes both color and black-and-white illustrations with over 100 field and museum photographs depicting various aspects of the Gelede festival.
- Q: What are some key features of the Gelede festival discussed in the book? A: The book covers cultural background, historical origins, performance descriptions, iconography, aesthetics of costumes, and moral philosophies related to the Gelede festival.
- Q: Is this book suitable for those unfamiliar with Yoruba culture? A: Yes, 'The Gelede Spectacle' is written to provide insights into Yoruba culture and the Gelede festival, making it accessible to readers unfamiliar with the topic.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'The Gelede Spectacle'? A: The book was published on July 1, 1997.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'The Gelede Spectacle' contains a total of 368 pages.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition is the paperback edition.
- Q: Are there any song texts included in the book? A: Yes, the book includes more than 60 Gelede song texts, proverbs, and divination verses in both original Yoruba and English translation.