African Renaissance
by Peter Magubane
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The term African Renaissance, first used by liberation leaders in the early 1960's, has been revived by South Africa's new president, Thabo Mbeki, as a rallying call for the re-birth of pride and prosperity on the continent. With the flowering of democracy in South Africa, there is an awakening sense of pride in being African, in all it's dimensions. African Renaissance, from the camera of renowned photographer Peter Magubane, celebrates something of what it means to be African. His show more insightful eye explores not only fast-disappearing traditional cultures, but also the developing customs of modern Africa, an amalgam of the ancient and the contemporary. The guide is arranged by theme, covering subjects such as dress and adornment, rites of passage and homesteads. The section on dress and adornment examines beadwork, headgear and traditional dress, while the section on rites of passage takes a look at various initiation ceremonies, and at traditional and modern weddings. show lessTags
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Peter Magubane An internationally acclaimed photographer, whose distinguished career spans more than 45 years, Peter has been awarded numerous prestigious accolades for his courageous and outstanding contribution to the world of photography, including the Coretta Scott King Literary Award (1983); Robert Capa Award (1986); Dr Erich Salomon Prize show more (1986); NPPA Humanitarian Award (1987); Special Missouri Honor Medal for Distinguished Service in Journalism (1992); Images of Africa (1993); Pringle Award and Martin Luther King Luthuli Award (1995); Lifetime Achievement Award from Mother Jones Foundation and Leica Cameras, Achievement Award by MACUFE (Bloemfontein), Fellowship from the Professional Photographers of Southern Africa, Fellowship from the Tom Hopkinson School of Journalism and Cultural Studies, University of Wales (Cardiff) (1997); and Order for Meritorious Service Class II from President Mandela (1999). He has also published twelve books Sandra Klopper Dr Sandra Klopper lectures in the Department of Historical Studies at the University of Cape Town. Her teaching and research interests include the 19th century arts of southern African communities, the politics of traditionalism in contemporary South Africa and various aspects of popular culture show less
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