Art Criticism And Africa (african Art And Society Series)

Edited By Katy Deepwell. The Essays Were Developed From Papers Given At A Conference Organized By Aica In November 1996. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 113-118) And Index. Jock Whittet 1913-1966: a tribute / Heather Waddell Introduction / Kate Deepwell africa95: cultural colonialism or cultural celebration / Olabisi Silva Yesterday's cold mashed potatoes / John Picton The art critic as advocate / Everlyn Nicodemus Art criticism in Nigeria, 1920-1996: the development of professionalism in the media and the academy / Ola Oloidi The art critic as advocate: a Zimbabwean perspective / Murray McCartney Art criticism for whom? The experience of Gallery magazine in Zimbabwe / Barbara Murray Art critic as advocate / Tony Mhonda Art criticism for whom? / David Koloane Peripheral vision: speculations on art criticism in South Africa / Colin Richards Beyond either/or: towards an art criticism of accommodation / Chika Okeke The Kom Ghorab project in Cairo / Fatma Ismali Afifi Thoughts towards a new century / Olu Oguibe Art criticism of Africa outside of Africa: a reply to Olu Oguibe / George Shire Tribute to Stephen Williams. Part of "African Art and Society Series", this book focuses on contemporary art and art criticism in Africa in general and in Zimbabwe, South Africa, Nigeria and Egypt in particular.