Description
Africa (National Museum of Anthropology)
Book Summary
This official guide is dedicated to the Africa permanent exhibition hall at the National Museum of Anthropology. Through its pages, the reader can take a visual and documented tour of the displayed collections, organized into five thematic areas that reflect the cultural diversity of the African continent. An essential tool for understanding the context of the pieces and enhancing the museum visit.
What is it about?
The publication is structured into five thematic areas that correspond directly to the layout of the museum's permanent hall. Each section addresses a fundamental aspect of the African cultures represented in the collection: geography and history, clothing, leisure, religion, and domestic life. In this way, the book not only describes the pieces on display but also places them within their cultural and social context, offering a complete vision of the traditions, beliefs, and lifestyles of African peoples. It is a visitor's guide that complements the museum experience and allows the reader to take home a documented reference of what they have seen.
Main themes
- Geography and history of the African regions represented in the collection.
- Traditional clothing and its cultural and social significance.
- Leisure practices, games, and entertainment in different African cultures.
- Religious beliefs, rituals, and worldviews.
- Domestic life, family organization, and everyday objects.
Who is it recommended for?
This guide is aimed at visitors to the National Museum of Anthropology who wish to delve deeper into the Africa hall, as well as students, teachers, and enthusiasts of anthropology, ethnography, and African cultures. It is also of interest to collectors and museum professionals seeking a concise and well-structured reference on the exhibited collections.
What this book provides
- A structured and educational overview of the museum's African collection.
- Cultural and historical context to understand the meaning of the displayed pieces.
- A thematic tour that organizes knowledge into easily identifiable areas.
- A practical reference tool for preparing for or recalling the visit.
- Visual and documented content in a manageable and lightweight format.
Technical specifications
- Author: AA.VV.
- Publisher: Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport. Publications Area
- Language: Spanish
- Collection: TBD COLLECTION
- Binding: Other
- Publication date: August 2015
- Number of pages: 73
- Weight: 150 g
Editorial review
This is a well-structured gallery guide that fulfills its informative and documentary purpose. Its organization into five thematic blocks facilitates the understanding of the exhibition and makes it a useful complement both during the visit and for subsequent consultation. It is an institutional publication, rigorous in its content and accessible to a general audience interested in anthropology and African cultures.