Craft Art in South Africa

9781868727681

1868727688

"Craft Art is a celebration of the work and the world of craft artists in South Africa. The author shares with the reader the artists' creative inspiration and the visual beauty of their work with authoritative text and beautiful color photographs. The craft art objects are categorized according to the materials used with each category being a separate chapter. This book thoroughly documents an important aspect of South Africa's cultural heritage and design identity and demonstrates that the African Renaissance could emerge from a South African milieu. This book will introduce important South African craft artists to the rest of the world, which will engender continued interest in these and other artists, and improve the economic outlook for Africans artists in general. This spectacular, full-color volume will appeal to anyone interested in South African craft art and culture.