Contemporary British Artists of African Descent and the Unburdening of a Generation

by Monique Kerman

Book Overview

This book explores the notable roles that contemporary British artists of African descent have played in the multicultural context of postwar Britain. In four key case studies-- Magdalene Odundo, Veronica Ryan, Mary Evans, and Maria Amidu--Monique Kerman charts their impact through analysis of works, activities, and exhibitions. The author elucidates each of the artists' creative response to their unique experience and examines how their work engages...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3319651986
• ISBN13: 9783319651989
• Release Date: November 2017
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.8" x 8.3"