First published in 1976, People of the Eland was the first major
step away from the outsider's view upon San rock art that had
dominated studies of rock art for nearly a century. The title, an
account of the rock art of the San of the Drakensberg Range, was
also about the mountain San themselves: their lives, their beliefs,
their culture and their history during colonisation. The book not
only brought an extraordinary and dynamic body of art to the
attention of a global audience, but also helped to lay the
foundations for a new generation of research into the meaning of
prehistoric art. People of the Eland aimed to gain an insider's
view of the rock art using San understandings of the world. While
following this approach, it quickly became clear to Vinnicombe that
the art was very far from simple depictions of daily life as had
once seemed likely, but instead reflected the most deeply held San
beliefs and symbols. This approach and this understanding has now
become the standard for all those working with San rock art. Whilst
this early knowledge of San art has been built upon considerably
since 1976, People of the Eland remains a cornerstone of our
current understanding. Reprinted here in full colour, with the
original artwork and photographs, People of the Eland remains a
seminal work, the impact of which cannot be underestimated.
General
Imprint: |
Wits University Press
|
Country of origin: |
South Africa |
Release date: |
October 2009 |
First published: |
February 2013 |
Authors: |
Patricia Vinnicombe
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Dimensions: |
240 x 260 x 25mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
377 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-86814-497-6 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
1-86814-497-6 |
Barcode: |
9781868144976 |
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