Discover the captivating world of Irma Stern in the enlightening volume 'African in Europe - European in Africa'. This brand new hardback edition, measuring 162 x 215 mm and featuring 160 pages, offers a comprehensive exploration of Stern's remarkable life and prolific career. Author Sean O'Toole presents detailed insights into Stern's expressionist paintings, which play a pivotal role in the evolution of South African art. This beautifully produced monograph unveils the lesser-known aspects of her journey, from her childhood in South Africa to her artistic development in Weimar's avant-garde scene. Stern's art, celebrated for its stunning color and composition, beautifully captures her experiences across two continents. The book not only showcases her famous portraits and still lifes but also delves into the cultural and political contexts that influenced her work. Readers will gain an understanding of the interplay between indigenous and colonial art, the unification of South Africa, and the impact of expressionism in Germany. Ideal for art enthusiasts and scholars alike, 'African in Europe - European in Africa' sheds light on Stern's enduring legacy and her significant influence on contemporary artists in South Africa. Plus, enjoy the convenience of combined shipping from our Auckland-based NZ business, with this product in stock locally to ensure no unexpected import charges.

CONDITION: Brand New
Dimensions: 162 x 215 mm
Pages: 160
Bind: hardback
Author: Sean O'Toole Publisher: Prestel Publishing
Publication Date: 15-03-2021

The vivid and powerful expressionist paintings of Irma Stern were a key factor in the modernization of early 20th-century South African art. Although she was widely recognized during her lifetime, Stern's posthumous fame has dwindled outside her home country, and this beautifully produced monograph serves to correct that injustice. A master of color and composition, Stern is best known for her portraits and still lifes that reflected her passion for travel and devotion to home. Drawing from letters, journals, the artist's own illustrated travelogues as well as the latest scholarship, this volume traces Stern's childhood in South Africa and her family's flight to Germany in the wake of the South African War (1899-1902). Readers will learn of her artistic development at the center of Weimar, Germany's expressionist avant-garde, her return to her homeland and the derisive reaction to her early work, and finally her productive travels throughout the African continent and the acclaim she achieved. The book also focuses on the political and cultural forces that shaped Stern's work, including the unification of South Africa, the rise of expressionism in Germany, the interplay between indigenous and colonial art in the African continent, and Stern's continued influence on contemporary South African artists.

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