The Dictionary of South African Painters and Sculptors, Including Namibia

799 pages, numerous colour plates, blue cloth, a very good copy in the dust jacket. ‘More than 1800 painters and sculptors are listed alphabetically, the criteria for inclusion being artists who have lived or worked in South Africa/Nambia and who have made a lasting contribution to its artistic life. The broad spectrum takes in the Dutch, English and French pioneers, artists trained overseas and who settled or spent some time in the area and the young professionals of today who are products of the established art institutions in the Republic.’ Editor’s note.