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Berman (Esmé) ART & ARTISTS OF SOUTH AFRICA An illustrated biographical dictionary and historical
An illustrated biographical dictionary and historical survey of painters, sculptors & graphic artists since 1875
New updated & enlarged edition. 545 pages, 48 colour plates, numerous black & white illustrations throughout, marbled boards, quarter leather, titled gilt on the spine, a very good copy.
Editor's note. 'Art and Artists is the most comprehensive reference work on South African art yet published. In addition to more than 400 biographies on individual artists - 210 of them in depth - there are over 100 articles on museums and institutions, art groups and associations, styles and media, exhibitions and events. The book explores the developments in South African art and recalls the early activity in each of the main centres. It examines various classes of painting, graphic and sculptural expression and lists the leading exponents in those fields. It gives attention also to a wide range of related topics such as Art Periodicals, Collections, Fame and Promise, Forgeries, National Competitions, Reproductions, Rock Art, etc.'
A.A.Balkema
Cape Town
1983
4to (290 x220mm)
To bid please visit AntiquarianAuctions.com
An illustrated biographical dictionary and historical survey of painters, sculptors & graphic artists since 1875
New updated & enlarged edition. 545 pages, 48 colour plates, numerous black & white illustrations throughout, marbled boards, quarter leather, titled gilt on the spine, a very good copy.
Editor's note. 'Art and Artists is the most comprehensive reference work on South African art yet published. In addition to more than 400 biographies on individual artists - 210 of them in depth - there are over 100 articles on museums and institutions, art groups and associations, styles and media, exhibitions and events. The book explores the developments in South African art and recalls the early activity in each of the main centres. It examines various classes of painting, graphic and sculptural expression and lists the leading exponents in those fields. It gives attention also to a wide range of related topics such as Art Periodicals, Collections, Fame and Promise, Forgeries, National Competitions, Reproductions, Rock Art, etc.'
A.A.Balkema
Cape Town
1983
4to (290 x220mm)
To bid please visit AntiquarianAuctions.com
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