Books

The Visual Voice of Southeast Africa

This essay collection was the accompaniment for an exhibition that was created and developed by students of Sowell’s Curatorial Practices Seminar at San Diego State University in spring 2004. The exhibition and catalogue feature the eastern South African art from the Edward M. Smith Family Art Foundation and explore both the meaning and functionality of art and objects in this area. The headrest the bride brings with her to her new home, the importance of fertility dolls, and the art and meaning of beadwork are among the topics investigated. The catalogue is small but thoroughly illustrated and stands on its own as a valid resource for those who missed the exhibition.