Images of Africa and design at the British Empire exhibitions between the wars

Author

Woodham, Jonathan

Document type

Article (journal)

Language

English

Source

Journal of design history. 1989, Num. 1, Vol. 2, p. 15-33, 14 ill.

ISSN

0952-4649

Abstract (en)

Examines the ways colonial Africa was promoted by British governmental agencies 1924-1938. Discussed as propaganda are exhibition buildings (in Britain and elsewhere) and displays of native crafts as well as posters of Africa 1926-1933.

Subject (en)

• General history of art -- 1800-1945 -- United Kingdom
• Colonialism
• Great Britain
• 1900-2000
• Africa
• State
• Propaganda
• British Empire
• Exhibitions
• Exhibition buildings
• Decorative arts
• Posters
• Views

Subject (fr)

• Histoire générale de l'art -- 1800-1945 -- Royaume-Uni
• Colonialisme
• Grande-Bretagne
• 1900-2000
• Afrique
• Etat
• Propagande
• Empire britannique
• Exposition
• Pavillon d'exposition
• Arts décoratifs
• Affiche
• Vues

Origin

DatabaseBHA (Inist-CNRS/GRI)

Identifier19910701-00455040

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