Africa The Art of a Continent Author:Tom Phillips, Royal Academy of Arts (Great Britain) As the birthplace of the human race, Africa possesses a cultural history of unparalleled length. This magnificent publication reflects that vast time span: the objects included range from the oldest known human artifact (1.6 million BC) to pieces made within living memory. In word and image the book celebrates the extraordinary variety of Africa... more »n art and the consummate skill of its creators.« less