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Portrait of an Island

- The Architecture and Material Culture of Goree, Senegal, 1758-1837

About Portrait of an Island

A work of architectural history, Portrait of an Island explores the material culture and social relations of West Africa in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. An examination of the built and natural landscape, Portrait of an Island deciphers the material culture involved in the ever-changing relationships among male, female, rich, poor, free, and slave.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780803254138
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 277
  • Published:
  • November 30, 2015
  • Dimensions:
  • 238x161x34 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 824 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: August 3, 2025

Description of Portrait of an Island

A work of architectural history, Portrait of an Island explores the material culture and social relations of West Africa in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. An examination of the built and natural landscape, Portrait of an Island deciphers the material culture involved in the ever-changing relationships among male, female, rich, poor, free, and slave.

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