{"title":"Z. S. Strother","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Z. S. Strother collection, where the captivating world of African art and culture is beautifully explored. Known for her insightful contributions to the understanding of African masks and their cultural significance, Z. S. Strother offers readers an enlightening glimpse into this vibrant aspect of artistic heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eZ. S. Strother's acclaimed works, including \u003cem\u003eAfrican Masks\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eEmotions\u003c\/em\u003e, delve into the intricate connections between African masks, cultural practices, and the emotions they encapsulate. Her writings provide both art enthusiasts and cultural historians with a deeper appreciation of how masks serve not only as artistic expressions but also as vital components of social and spiritual life in various African communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are new to the field of African arts or an avid follower, this collection promises to enrich your understanding and spark your curiosity. Immerse yourself in Z. S. Strother’s expertly crafted narratives and uncover the layers of meaning behind these fascinating cultural artefacts.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"african-masks-and-emotions-by-z-s-strother-9781606069936","title":"African Masks and Emotions","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn this open-access text, Z. S. Strother uses ethnographic studies of individual mask cultures in Africa to dispute the assumptions that masks universally hide, reveal, or transform.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn Western European languages, the word \u003cem\u003emask\u003c\/em\u003e exerts a powerful presence as a figure of speech. To masquerade is to pretend to be someone or something one is not. By extension, \u003cem\u003eunmasking\u003c\/em\u003e is a heroic metaphor for exposing a hidden truth. In this volume, art historian Z. S. Strother counters that narrative, using African case studies to offer an alternative vision of masquerading. She explores the aesthetic emotions aroused by masks, or more precisely, by \"dances of masks\": joy, wonder, awe, fear, and the release of laughing out loud. She also investigates the uncanny—a sensation of \"delicious shiveriness\" triggered when familiar spaces and individuals become strange and changeable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by Strother's studies in Congo-Kinshasa, \u003cem\u003eAfrican Masks and Emotions\u003c\/em\u003e takes a comparative perspective and moves emotion from the periphery to the centre of analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47031774609644,"sku":"9781606069936","price":40.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/22804753482759.jpg?v=1764146379"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/z-s-strother.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}