John Muafangejo (1943-1987), the acclaimed Namibian artist, gained worldwide recognition during his short and intensely productive career for the power and immediacy of his vision. A master of the linocut, he created graphic images that depicted African subjects yet were able to reach an international public. Scenes from his tribal homestead, a lovers® meeting, the epic Battle of Rorke's Drift, African wildlife - whatever his theme, there is no mistaking the universality of his art: inspiring, touching, funny and truthful. Reproduced in more than 160 illustrations, with an introduction detailing the artist's life and a Foreword by Nelson Mandela, this is the first full treatment of a figure whose work speaks - as he believed it should - to all people.

Orde Levinson, art historian, was himself born and raised in Namibia.

He is the author of the catalogue raisonné of Muafangejo's work.

Product information

Publisher ‎Thames & Hudson Ltd (7 Sept. 1992)

Language ‎English

Paperback ‎120 pages

ISBN-10 ‎050027682X

ISBN-13 ‎978-0500276822

Dimensions ‎20.96 x 1.27 x 27.94 cm