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In prehistory the area was widely settled by Kung peoples, the so-called Khoikhoi or San, Hottentot or Bushmen people, who were hunter gatherers.They often lived in caves and made various artworks, including beading from shells for personal decoration, incising designs on ostrich shells and utilitarian objects such as clay water straws and also on the cave walls themselves.
The Zimbabwe Academy of Sciences (ZAS) is a national academy of sciences in Zimbabwe, formed in 2004 by the Research Council of Zimbabwe (RCZ). It addresses subjects such as tropical resources, ecology, and environmental and climate studies. The academy is affiliated with the InterAcademy Partnership and the Network of African Science Academies.
Edward "Ned" Paterson (1895–1974) was a pioneering art teacher in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe).He is known for founding Cyrene School near Bulawayo, and for introducing the Arts and Crafts style to Africans in both South Africa and Rhodesia.
The following list of Zimbabwean artists (in alphabetical order by last name) includes artists of various genres, who are notable and are either born in Zimbabwe, of Zimbabwean descent or who produce works that are primarily about Zimbabwe.
The Chapungu Sculpture Park [2] is a renowned cultural landmark and sculpture garden in Msasa, Harare, Zimbabwe, which displays the work of Zimbabwean stone sculptors. Spanning over 15 acres of landscaped gardens, the park is dedicated to showcasing the rich heritage of African stone sculpture.
The first site in Zimbabwe to be inscribed to the list was the Mana Pools National Park, Sapi and Chewore Safari Areas, in 1984. The most recent site listed was the Matobo Hills, in 2003. Three sites in Zimbabwe are listed for their cultural and two for their natural properties. [3]
It is mandated to foster, develop, and promote the arts in Zimbabwe. The council plays a pivotal role in the growth and sustainability of the arts sector, overseeing various artistic disciplines including music, dance, theater, visual arts, and literary arts. [1] It is the official arts council for Zimbabwe.
Gokomere is a culture in Zimbabwe, known for its rock art and pottery traditions dating from 200 to 650 AD. [1]The ancient Bantu people who inhabited the area of Great Zimbabwe around the 4th century AD probably built the complex between 1000 and 1200 AD. [2]