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The Assassination of Shaka — Cecil Skotnes & Stephen Gray
R 1200.00excl. tax
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Description
'The Assassination of Shaka' brings together the striking woodcut illustrations of South African artist Cecil Skotnes and the text of poet Stephen Gray to recount the death of Shaka, the Zulu king, in 1828. Published by McGraw-Hill in Johannesburg in 1974, the book features 43 woodcuts depicting episodes and figures from Shaka’s life, accompanied by Gray’s poetic captions. Skotnes’s bold, expressive imagery interprets Shaka’s story through a powerful combination of colour, symbolism and African historical themes. An important South African artist’s book, it will appeal to readers interested in Zulu history, South African art and the intersection of visual art and literature.
Condition
Good condition, as pictured
Filed under: SA Art