Masterpieces of Haitian art
Subtitle: seven decades of unique visual heritage
By: by Candice Russell
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing; Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Atglen, PA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 255
ISBN-13: 9780764344268
Copyright date: 2013
Subjects: Haitian Art; Artists; Caribbean Art
Description: "From painting and sculpture to papier-mache and gorgeously embellished Vodou flags, Russell's book is a celebration of the best examples in each medium produced in Haiti in the last seven decades. The misunderstood religion of Vodou informs much of the art. Learn about the diverse history of Haitian artistic schools, including the depiction of ordinary life in the Cap-Haitien style, and the mysterious and haunting images that make Saint Soleil so appealing. This mixture of work by masters like Hector Hyppolite and younger, emerging artists demonstrates the importance of the bond between past, present, and future generations. Irreplaceable artworks, as well as hundreds of thousands of lives, were destroyed in the 2010 earthquake. In this historically important book, see how this resilient nation is rebuilding itself while thoughtfully preserving its heritage and culture through art." -- Amazon.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 248-249) and index.
Table of contents: title: Paintings; title: Vodou flags; title: Metal sculptures; title: Papier-maché sculptures; title: Wood sculptures; title: Mixed-media constructions.