Beyond Aesthetics

Beyond Aesthetics

Wole Soyinka • Yale University Press

ISBN-10: 0300247621 · ISBN-13: 978‑0300247626 · 2020

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Beyond Aesthetics by Wole Soyinka Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description An intimate reflection on culture and tradition, creativity and power, that draws on a lifetime's commitment to aesthetic encounter Publisher Description An intimate reflection on culture and tradition, creativity and power, that draws on a lifetime's commitment to aesthetic encounter The playwright, poet, essayist, novelist, and Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka is also a longtime art collector. This book of essays offers a glimpse into the motivations of the collector, as well as a highly personal look at the politics of aesthetics and collecting. Detailing moments of first encounter with objects that drew him in and continue to affect him, Soyinka describes a world of mortals, muses, and deities that imbue the artworks with history and meaning. Beyond Aesthetics is a passionate discussion of the role of identity, tradition, and originality in making, collecting, and exhibiting African art today. Soyinka considers objects that have stirred controversy, and he decries dogmatic efforts—whether colonial or religious—to suppress Africa's artistic traditions. By turns poetic, provocative, and humorous, Soyinka affirms the power of collecting to reclaim tradition. He urges African artists, filmmakers, collectors, and curators to engage with their aesthetic and cultural histories. Published in association with the Hutchins Center for African & African American Research Details ISBN 0300247621 ISBN-13 9780300247626 Title Beyond Aesthetics Author Wole Soyinka Format Hardcover Year 2020 Pages 160 Publisher Yale University Press GE_Item_ID:130933587; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us.

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