CONGO ART WORKS

Painting was one of the defining factors in the formation of Congolese national culture during the seventies and eighties. Looking b ack on works from this era, we gain a clear impression of the country's collective memory. The exhibition of paintings featured in t his book explores the development of Congolese society from 1968-2012. Portraits, landscapes and allegorical paintings alternate wit h urban scenes, historical figures and critical reflections on religion, politics and social problems. Humour is never far away. His torical ...[Llegir més]