The Short Century: Independence and Liberation Movements in Africa 1945-1994

by Museum Villa Stuck, Okwui Enwezor (Editor), Chinua Achebe (Editor)

For much of Africa the 20th century was overshadowed by the experience of colonial rule, with political independence arriving for most peoples only in the last 50 years. "The Short Century" is a broad survey of cultural life in Africa from the independence movements through the post-colonial era to the end of apartheid in 1994. Expansive, wide-ranging, and lavishly illustrated, this book studies achievements in all areas of the performing and fine arts, photography, literature, theatre, architecture, music, and film.

Genres: Art, Africa

Paperback

First published January 1, 2001

Reviews

[Petra · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is so much more than an exhibition catalog! It features an amazing appendix of documents from the last 50 years of African independence, from north to the very south of the continent. It was a gift from a dear friend, just as I was thinking of going to grad school. He's always been so good to me!

[Amber · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing exhibit, amazing book