African Artists: from 1882 to Now

African Art is reaching a new zenith, with a rising art market and academic analysis devoted to the continent’s creatives. African Artists: From 1882 to Now brings together the work of more than three hundred artists, making this volume the most comprehensive published collection of modern and contemporary African artists representing all types of media. Each artist is represented per page by a lush, full-color reproduction of one of their defining works and a short text about their practice. The artists are arranged alphabetically so you can browse from the ephemeral embroidery of Ghada Amer to the dreamlike paintings of Portia Zvavahera. A handy glossary of art history terms is included in the back of this weighty tome in case you need to brush up on any key art periods or techniques. A must have for any art lover, African Artists is an essential study of the excitement and diversity of the African Art scene.   •introduction by Chika Okeke-Agulu•artwork by various artists•text by var