The Image of the Black in Western Art. From the Pharaohs to the Fall of the Roman Empire: New Edition, 2 New edition, Hardback/***

Offers commentary and an illustrated history of the representations of people of African descent ranging from the ancient images of Pharaohs created by unknown hands to the works of the great European masters such as Bosch, Rembrandt, Rubens, and Hogarth to stunning creations by contemporary black artists. Publisher: Harvard University Press Illustration(s): 345 color illustrations, 50 halftones, 5 maps Number of pages: 416 Publication date: 2010 Dimensions: 260 x 291 x 31 Cover type: Hardback Editor(s): Henry Louis, Jr. Gates