Contemporary Stone Sculpture From Zimbabwe

Download or read book Contemporary Stone Sculpture in Zimbabwe written by Celia Winter-Irving and published by Fine Art Publishing. This book was released on 1993 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Zimbabwe's stone sculpture is unique, not only because of its individual form and content, which is highly valued and acclaimed in the art centres of the world, but because it springs from indigenous talent that lay hidden until the 1960s. This book explores the creativity and craftsmanship of the Shona, Chewa, Yao and Mbunda artists who have earnt international recognition for their remarkable work. Contemporary Stone Sculpture in Zimbabwe provides a fascinating overview of an intriguing art form and is likely to become the standard work on the subject.