Art Routes. A Guide to South African Art Collections

Becker, Rayda, and Rochelle Keene (editors)

ISBN 10: 186814349X / ISBN 13: 9781868143498

Published by (Johannesburg: Witwatersrand University Press, 2000) 186814349X, 2000

About this Item

220 x 150 mm; pictorial wrappers; pp. viii + 248; colour illustrations of highlights from the collections. Crease to lower cover; wrappers very slightly rubbed; occasional fox spot. Very good condition. "The third in the Witwatersrand University Press's Fieldguide Series, Art Routes takes the expertise of South African art critics and cultural historians to the broader community, so increasing awareness of and access to our diverse collections of art and cultural objects. Designed as a handy guide for connoisseurs and amateurs alike, Art Routes guides the reader in aspects of cultural history and art critique. The book features 25 of the most important permanent collections in South Africa - selected because they are public or semi-public collections of international reputation, and together offer a variety of media and traditions. Art Routes equips the reader with the knowledge and skills necessary to visit further collections, galleries and museums, many of which enjoy directory entries.".

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Art Routes. A Guide to South African Art Collections
• Publisher: (Johannesburg: Witwatersrand University Press, 2000) 186814349X
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 186814349X
• ISBN 13: 9781868143498
• Binding: Soft cover

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Synopsis

South Africa boasts a rich tradition of collection and curatorship in arts and culture, with collections of international stature and growing prominence. The curators of these national assets are frequently approached to contribute South African art and cultural objects to international exhibits. The interest extends beyond the national, though. South African collections contain substantial holdings of Western European, Asian and African art, sculpture and artifacts.Visual Heritage takes the expertise of South African art critics and cultural historians to the broader community, increasing awareness of and access to Africa's collections of art and cultural objects. Designed as a handy field guide for both connoisseurs and amateurs, Visual Heritage guides the reader in aspects of cultural history and art critique. In full color, the book covers twenty-four of the most important permanent collections in South Africa -- selected because they are public or semi-public collections of international reputation, and together offer a variety of media and traditions. The book equips the reader with the knowledge and skills necessary to visit further collections, galleries and museums, many of which feature in directory entries in the book.