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African art describes modern and historical paintings, sculptures, installations, and other visual cultures from native or indigenous Africans and the African continent.The definition may also include the art of the African diasporas, such as art in African-American, Caribbean or South American societies inspired by African traditions.
Many of the most famous South African artists are represented in the gallery. The most important collection is that of Alexis Preller (1911-1975). Irma Stern (1894–1966) has three portraits and a still life there. Among the oldest artists whose work is shown here is Thomas William Bowler (1812-1869) and Frederick Timpson I'Ons (1802-1887).
Zwelidumile Geelboi Mgxaji Mhlaba "Dumile" Feni (May 21, 1942 – 1991) was a South African contemporary visual artist known for both his drawings and paintings that included sculptural elements, as well as for his sculptures, which often depicted the struggle against Apartheid in South Africa. [1]
His paintings evolved from the fine art style of the late 1950s/1960s/early 1970s, to semi-abstract, through to abstract, and then edging to minimalism at the time of his death. His paintings were distinctive, blending African and Western styles, reflecting the influences on his life.
Esther Mahlangu (born 11 November 1935) is a South African artist. [1] She is known for her bold large-scale contemporary paintings that reference her Ndebele heritage. [ 2 ] She is one of South Africa's best known artists.
Les Demoiselles d'Avignon.The two figures on the right are the beginnings of Picasso's African period.. Picasso's African Period, which lasted from 1906 to 1909, was the period when Pablo Picasso painted in a style which was strongly influenced by African sculpture, particularly traditional African masks and art of ancient Egypt, in addition to non-African influences including Iberian ...
Odinigwe Benedict Chukwukadibia Enwonwu // ⓘ MBE (14 July 1917 – 5 February 1994), better known as Ben Enwonwu, was a Nigerian painter and sculptor. [1] Arguably the most influential African artist of the 20th century, his pioneering career opened the way for the postcolonial proliferation and increased visibility of modern African art.
Jacobus Hendrik (Henk) Pierneef (usually referred to as Pierneef) (13 August 1886 Pretoria – 4 October 1957 Pretoria), [1] was a South African landscape artist, generally considered to be one of the best of the old South African masters. His distinctive style is widely recognised and his work was greatly influenced by the South African landscape.
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