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People of the Eland - by Patricia Vinnicombe (Paperback)
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Highlights
- The cornerstone of current understanding of rock art of the San of Drakensberg 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.
- About the Author: Patricia Vinnicombe was one of South Africa's foremost rock art experts.
- 400 Pages
- Social Science, Anthropology
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Book Synopsis
The cornerstone of current understanding of rock art of the San of Drakensberg
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 book, an account of the rock art of the San of theDrakensberg 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 color, with the original artwork and photographs, People of the Eland remains a seminal work, the impact of which cannot be underestimated.
About the Author
Patricia Vinnicombe was one of South Africa's foremost rock art experts. She died in Australia in 2003.Dimensions (Overall): 9.4 Inches (H) x 10.2 Inches (W) x .9 Inches (D)
Weight: 3.1 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 400
Genre: Social Science
Sub-Genre: Anthropology
Publisher: Wits University Press
Theme: Cultural & Social
Format: Paperback
Author: Patricia Vinnicombe
Language: English
Street Date: January 1, 2009
TCIN: 1006893976
UPC: 9781868144976
Item Number (DPCI): 247-10-0272
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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