Haitian art - Ute Stebich
KORTE INHOUD
The sparkling vitality of Haitian art first attracted attention and admiration when artists from the masses began to make their contribution. The work of these self-taught artists portrayed the whole kaleidoscope of Haitian life and spirit with an unprecedented openness and honesty. Although differing in style, feeling, and conception from the mainstream of European and American art, these works were immediately recognized as an important artistic current. HAITIAN ART illuminates the sources of inspiration for and the messages contained in the work of over fifty Haitian artists. Each artist's work has been subjected to a short stylistic analysis. Whenever possible, an attempt has been made to show the artist's development by including both early and more recent works. Each work is illustrated, and the illustration is accompanied by a commentary designed to guide the reader through the complexities of Haitian life and thought. Complementing the text are several valuable features. A chronology by Pierre Monosie...
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First Edition (January 1, 1978) Brooklyn Museum : exclusively distributed by H. N. Abrams; Hardcover met vergeelde stofwikkel, scheurtjes bovenaan stofwikkel (
