In this Book
- Osogbo and the Art of Heritage: Monuments, Deities, and Money
- Book
- 2011
- Published by: Indiana University Press
- Series: African Expressive Cultures

summary
Why has the home of a Yoruba river goddess become a UNESCO World Heritage site and a global attraction? Every year, tens of thousands of people from around the world visit the sacred grove of Osun, Osogbo's guardian deity, to attend her festival. Peter Probst takes readers on a riveting journey to Osogbo. He explores the history of the Osogbo School, which helped introduce one style of African modern art to the West, and investigates its intimate connection with Osun, the role of art and religion in the changing world of Osogbo, and its prominence in the global arena.
Table of Contents

- Preface and Acknowledgments
- pp. vii-xi
- Coda: A Final Note on Heritage as Presence
- pp. 159-161
- Bibliography
- pp. 177-192
Additional Information
ISBN
9780253001672
Related ISBN(s)
9780253356116
MARC Record
OCLC
747432361
Pages
224
Launched on MUSE
2012-01-11
Language
English
Open Access
No