Courtney-Clarke, M. (1990).
African canvas
. New York: Razzoli International Pub. Inc.
This is a picture book of recent photographs taken in African villages. It discusses the contribution of women to the arts , decoration and the maintenance of the compound.
Denyer, S. (1978).
African traditional Architecture
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The most complete description of African traditional architecture. The text discusses the type of architecture that was dominant throughout the geographical regions of Sub Saharan Africa.
Jones, O. (1987).
The grammar of ornament
. New York: Dover Publication.
A picture book of ornaments from Ancient cultures.
Leiris, M. & Delange, J. (1968).
African art
. New York: Golden Press.
Chapter 6 is dedicated to Environmental arts . It explains the use of wall paintings, and gives an investigation of the remains of traditional villages in sections of Africa.
MacGaffey, W. (1986).
Religion and society in Central Africa: The Ba Konga of Lower Zaire
. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.
This book discusses the religion and its impact on the society. It discusses traditional African beliefs, witchcraft, and magic. Most of the symbols discussed are religious.
National Museum of African Art. (1987).
The art of West African kingdoms
. Washington, D. C.: Smithsonian Institution Press.
This book gives a complete art history of the peoples and cultures of Sub Saharan Africa. Its discusses the art of the major African kingdoms from the tenth century to the present. The book is written at the middle and secondary school levels.
Parrinder, G. (1987).
African mythology
. New York: Peter Bedrick Books.
This book gives a number of African stories and their meanings in the religious context.
Serra, M. (1989).
Discovering Geometry. An Inductive Approach
. Berkely : Key Curriculum Press.
Wenzel, M. (1972).
House decoration in Nubia
. Toronto: University of Toronto Press.
The text discusses the art of the people of Nubia.
Willett, F. (1989).
African art
. New York: Thames & Hudson.
Excellent source for background information on the history of African art. Chapter 4 gives a brief but informative treatment of African architecture.
Williams, G. (nd).
African designs from traditional sources
. New York: Dover Publications.
This is a picture book. It contains 378 illustrations of African designs. Excellent source from which students can generate ideas.
