Art in Barbados - What Kind of Mirror Image?

Alissandra Cummins; Allison Thompson; Nick Whittle

ISBN 10: 9768123826 / ISBN 13: 9789768123824

Edité par Ian Randle Publishers, Kingston, Jamaica, 1999

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The book and jacket are in very good condition, minor shelf rubbing. Text and images inside appear clean, clear, and bright throughout. 'This book examines the work of Barbadian artists over six decades, from the period of the 1930s which was dominated by the Eurocentric perspective, to the challenging voice of Afro-Barbadian youth of the 1990s. It represents a fist attempt to provide a framework for the conceptualization and interpretation of Barbadian art and serves to correct the ethnocentric image of Barbados as a culturally deficient community. The two opening chapters, "Right little, tight little island" and "Island in the Sun", focus on the work of the pioneer artists and their struggle to establish themselves in a conservative Barbadian society still dominated by the remnants of the old plantocracy. Chapters three and four examine the decades following the 1950s which witnessed an influx of expatriate artists whose work was to influence the local art movement, even as young Barbadian nationals were leaving the country to seek professional training overseas. The final two chapters examine the work of these young returning artists and the organisation and development of the art industry in response to the changing perspective of both artist and art market. The result is an evolving indigenous Bajan vision now recognised and respected internationally.' 270 pages. 7.8 x 10.5 inches. May require additional postage. This listing was made by a small independent book shop. We carefully inspect every single book we list and give accurate descriptions. If you require, we will promptly send pictures of listed books upon request. Size: 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall.

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Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: Art in Barbados - What Kind of Mirror Image?
• Éditeur: Ian Randle Publishers, Kingston, Jamaica
• Date de parution: 1999
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 9768123826
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9789768123824
• Reliure: Hardcover
• État de l'article: Very Good
• État de la jaquette: Very Good
• Type de livre: Book
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This book examines the work of Barbadian artists over six decades, from the period of the 1930s which was dominated by the Eurocentric perspective, to the challenging voice of Afro-Barbadian youth of the 1990s. It represents a fist attempt to provide a framework for the conceptualization and interpretation of Barbadian art and serves to correct the ethnocentric image of Barbados as a culturally deficient community. The two opening chapters, “Right little, tight little island” and “Island in the Sun”, focus on the work of the pioneer artists and their struggle to establish themselves in a conservative Barbadian society still dominated by the remnants of the old plantocracy. Chapters three and four examine the decades following the 1950s which witnessed an influx of expatriate artists whose work was to influence the local art movement, even as young Barbadian nationals were leaving the country to seek professional training overseas. The final two chapters examine the work of these young returning artists and the organisation and development of the art industry in response to the changing perspective of both artist and art market. The result is an evolving indigenous Bajan vision now recognised and respected internationally.