Here’s an inside look at "Kongo: Power and Majesty," a new catalogue celebrating four centuries of history and visual culture of the kingdom of Kongo (an area that includes present-day Republic of Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, and Angola). Over 170 objects attest to the enduring majesty of artistic traditions that flourished in the face of displacement, civil war, and the devastating effects of the slave trade.http://met.org/1KvAwBp #KongoPower
“Splendid, thought-provoking…” —The Wall Street Journal on “Kongo: Power and Majesty.” With works drawn from sixty institutional and private lenders across Europe and the United States, this exhibition relates the objects on view to specific historical developments and challenges misconceptions of Africa's relationship with the West.
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