The musée du quai Branly in Paris houses

a vast and impressive collection of art

from Africa, Asia, Oceania, and the

Americas. From sculptures to utilitarian

utensils, architectural ornaments

to revered totems, and ceremonial masks

to matrimonial costumes, the breadth of

the collection offers a mosaic of the world's rich

cultural and artistic diversity.

This synoptic work, divided into six parts -

corresponding to the four continents represented

at the quai Branly, as well as its photographic

and historical collections - includes first-class

reproductions of more than 250 masterpieces

from the museum. With incisive essays from

150 of the world's preeminent experts in

the fields of history, art, and anthropology,

this comprehensive reference volume equips

the reader with the essential notions required

to appreciate the main creative outputs of

these fascinating and unique civilizations.