Download or read book Hidden Legacies written by Tanzy Ward and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2020-12-19 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Hidden Legacies: African Presence in European Antiques' emphasizes the historical significance and underwhelming acclaim that collectibles depicting African subjects receive. The world of classical antiquities and European collectibles has an expansive and intriguing unsung collection that is often overlooked and not given a proper representation. Hidden Legacies seeks to identify, analyze, and reflect on the diverse European antiques that feature African descendants. Vivid paintings, detailed cameos, fascinating photography, and extraordinary sculptures are studied and observed in each chapter, allowing the reader to reflect on its historic importance and the philosophical cultural studies relating to European antiques. Hidden Legacies calls attention to the impressive collectibles that feature African subjects from various periods, including the Renaissance and Victorian Eras.