The Collector’s Guide to Art and Artists in South Africa (1998 1st Edition)

R350.00

Condition:

  • Overall: Good / Collectable condition.
  • Dust Jacket: Showing light wear to the top corner and some minor bending (currently being flattened to restore its shape).
  • Interior: Clean, bright, and tightly bound. Please note there is a previous owner’s name written on the opening page—a mark of its history as a valued reference book.

Format: Hardback with dust jacket

Published: 1998 The South African Institute of Artists and Designers
Pages: 198
ISBN: 9780620233095

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Description

The Collector’s Guide to Art and Artists in South Africa – In any book on art it is the works of the artists which speak, of course.

But sometimes the artists talk too.

This book is about both. It is about seeing and listening. It’s about form, colour and harmony. And about thoughts, ideas and notions too. It is not simply a book of compositions but about what makes artists think the way they do. Feast on the pictures. Delight in the colour. And savour what artists have to say about why they paint, chip, sculpt or click the way they do.

There are also mini biographies on the contributors, where they’ve got their training, what they’ve done, where they’ve been and what they are up to. In all, there are 326 artworks in full colour and 358 snapshots of the artists and 558 stories about them.

Enjoy this rare insight into, not just what South African artists are doing, but into what all art is trying to say.

Karin’s Choice: This is a master-key to the South African art world. What I love most is that it doesn’t just show the art—it gives you a glimpse into the minds of 558 local artists. This 1st edition is an essential ‘treasure’ for any collector’s reference shelf.
The price is negiotable.
Back cover of The Collector's Guide to Art and Artists in South Africa showing publication details
Sample biographical page from The Collector's Guide to Art and Artists in South Africa showing artist profiles
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