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Notes on the Dogon sculpture

Ethnologische Zeitschrift Zèurich (1) • Published In 1975 • Pages: 219-232

By: Segy, Ladislas.

Abstract
This brief article has as its central topic the influence of the physiography of the Bandiagara Escarpment on Dogon art. The author argues that the linearity of the Escarpment has inspired the linear forms in the art. More broadly, the role of the creative process, abstraction, and geometric order in Dogon art, and in art generally, are discussed. The points raised in the theoretical discussion are illustrated in examples of specific works of art, most notably cliff dwellings, decorative reliefs, sculpture and masks.
Subjects
Decorative art
Representative art
culture
Dogon
HRAF PubDate
2000
Region
Africa
Sub Region
Western Africa
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Art Expert
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Christopher Latham ; John Beierle ; 1988
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
1970
Coverage Place
Mopti Region, Mali
Notes
Ladislas Segy
Includes bibliographical references (p. 224)
LCCN
sn 85022292
LCSH
Dogons (African people)