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Benin Bronzes – Stories Written on Metal

February 1, 2024 by admin
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When I lay my eyes on a Benin bronze, I must admire the skill of combining technology and artistic inspiration – their inseparable fusion. And within me grows a feeling of immense pride… Wole Soyinka, Nigerian poet and writer, recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1986. The art of the Kingdom of Benin … Read more

Categories History of Philosophy, Philosophy, Science of Thought Tags 15th and 16th centuries, artisan guilds, artistic inspiration, artistic reliefs, beautiful works, Benin bronze, British trade domination, bronze and brass casters, cosmological significance, divine kingdom, European exploration, European fascination, flourishing of art, fusion, historical source, indigenous cultural production, institution of monarchy, Kingdom of Benin, lost wax casting technique, metal plates, Nigerian poet, Nobel Prize in Literature, Period of Warrior Kings, political power, portraits of kings, Portuguese, powerful warrior kingdom, religious power, Rituals, Royal Palace, sculptures, social life, social relationships, technology, Wole Soyinka
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