The True Size of Africa

A fresh lens capturing the cosmos of Africa and its everlasting presence in our global societies.

This lavishly illustrated volume approaches the vast continent of Africa from a variety of viewpoints that go beyond prejudice and stereotypes and use cultural history and contemporary art to examine Africa’s colonial past and its continued influence on many regions of the world.

Covering a broad time frame, from the first humans to the present, and a diversity of artistic movements, including Pan-Africanism and
Afro-Futurism, this book brilliantly showcases the extensive output and influence of African art in and beyond Africa.