Book Description
On 25 November 2000 the Republic of Suriname celebrated twenty-five years of independence. The flowering of the visual arts in Suriname over those twenty-five years produced an impressive body of work, created not only by established artists but also by a promising younger generation. "Visual art in Suriname" offers an overview of 129 works (paintings, sculpture, works on paper) that are representative of the quality and the diversity in the arts.
The book opens with an introductory essay on the history of the visual arts in Suriname in the twentieth century. This is presented chronologically, introducing the artists, art schools and organizations, and placing these in the context of national and international developments. The development of Surinam art reflects European and American art movements, as well as the many other traditions (Indian, Maroon, Creole, Javanese, Hindu, Chinese) which together make up the cultural mosaic of Suriname.
"Visual art in Suriname" is a updated reprint of "Twenty years of visual art in Suriname 1975-1995". This reprint contains 40 new works of art and essential additional information.
