Overlooked in the history of artistic endeavors are the
contributions of female writers, painters, and crafters of the
Caribbean. The creative works by women from the Caribbean proves to
be as remarkable as the women themselves. In Caribbean Women and
Their Art: An Encyclopedia, Mary Ellen Snodgrass explores the rich
history of women’s creative expression by examining the crafts
and skill of over 70 female originators in the West Indies, from
the familiar islands—Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba, Puerto Rico—to the
obscurity of Roatan, Curaçao, Guanaja, and Indian Key. Focusing
particularly on artistic style during the arrival of Europeans
among the West Indies, the importance of cultural exchange, and the
preservation of history, this book captures a wide variety of
artistic accomplishment, including Folk music, acting, and dance
Herbalism and food writing Sculpture, pottery, and adobe
construction Travel writing, translations, and storytelling
Individual talents highlighted in this volume include dancer
Katherine Dunham, storyteller Louise Bennett-Coverley,
paleontologist Sue Hendrickson, dramatist Maryse Condé, herbalist
and memoirist Mary Jane Seacole, ballerina and choreographer Alicia
Alonso, and athor Elsie Clews Parsons. Each entry includes a
comprehensive bibliography of primary and secondary sources, as
well as further readings on the female artists and their respective
crafts. This text also defines and provides examples of technical
terms such as ramada, slip, hematite, patois, and mola. With its
informative entries and extensive examinations of artistic talent,
Caribbean Women and Their Art: An Encyclopedia is a valuable
resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in learning
about some of the most influential and talented women in the arts.
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