Founded by Dominique and Jean de Menil, an image archive showcases how people of African descent have been portrayed in Western art from ancient times to modern days. With highlights and essays by renowned scholars, this collector's item consists of three large-format volumes, now republished by Harvard University Press and the Du Bois Institute. In this latest edition, five new books invite readers to explore changes in the Western viewpoint on African art and representation, and the intriguing paradox of their simultaneous labeling as "primitive" and "modern." Topics covered include photography, African influence on famous artists, and the contributions of diasporic Caribbean and Latin American artists.