They were known as 'Randlords', and what they did with their wealth and how they used it to try and win acceptance into the higher realms of British society is the subject of this title, with specific reference to their acquisition of famous artworks.
An integral part of the renowned beauty of South Africa's southwestern Cape are the Cape Dutch houses that date back 200 to 300 years. This historical and photographic record explores 150 old houses, paying tribute to the architects and craftsmen who created them.
Charles Bell's contribution to the aesthetic, social and commercial life of nineteenth century Cape Town was enormous, yet for a hundred years after his death very little was known about him.
The publication shows a fine selection of pieces by Coetzee, some of them seen for the first time in South Africa, in 45 colour plates. It also details Coetzee's life during his London and Paris periods, and more.
Gladys 'Nomfanekiso' Mgudlandlu (1917-1979) is one of the foremost exponents of Expressionism in South Africa.
Basketry is both art and craft - representing the blend of African culture, environment and technology. Southern Africa has a rich tradition of basketry and this book documents the origins, historical context, usage, and raw materials utilized in the crafting of different types of basketry in South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, and other countries.