Jamaican art - Wikipedia
Jamaican art dates back to Jamaica's indigenous Taino Indians who created zemis, carvings of their gods, for ritual spiritual purposes. The demise of this culture after European colonisation heralded a new era of art production more closely related to traditional tastes in Europe, created by itinerant artists keen to return picturesque images ...
Jamaican Art: A Celebration of Life on the Island
Apr 2, 2018 · Jamaican art is known for its vivid colors and striking portraits of everyday heroes and national figures. Painting and sculpture really bloomed on the island in the 20th century and rose to worldwide attention.
Jamaican Art | Discover Local Artists, Galleries and Museums
Stroll through the vibrant displays of paintings, wooden sculptures, jewelry, and more, created by local talents. These art and craft villages offer a unique opportunity to appreciate and support the local artisan community while discovering authentic Jamaican …
Exploring the Vibrant World of Jamaican Art: A Fusion of ...
Jamaican art is a captivating reflection of the island's rich cultural heritage, blending influences from Africa, Europe, and the Caribbean. From vibrant paintings to intricate sculptures, Jamaican artists express their unique perspectives and experiences through a variety of mediums.
Art-Jamaica: Collection of Jamaican Paintings and Sculpture
Jamaica is a small island, internationally known for its music, and, nowadays, for the prowess of its athletes. There are other things it should be known for as well – for example, its visual artists. It has a large number of painters and sculptors, working in a wide variety of styles.
The Colors of Jamaican Art and Spirit of its Artists
The colorful Jamaican art draws from its rich, turbulent history and versatile culture. Read about the remarkable Jamaican artists and their artworks.
National Gallery of Jamaica
Established in 1974, the National Gallery of Jamaica is the oldest and largest public art museum in the English-Speaking Caribbean. It has a comprehensive collection of early, modern and contemporary art from Jamaica along with smaller Caribbean and international holdings.
The Turning Point in Jamaican Art | Caribbean Painters
Dec 12, 2015 · The representation of blacks as subjects in Jamaican art remained almost absent until Albert Huie (1920-2010) entered the art scene. Huie was artistically formed in an era where Ethiopianism, Rastafarianism, Garveyism, and cultural nationalism transformed the island’s social and political landscape.
Home - Wallace Campbell Collection
From the Wallace Campbell Collection, discover and buy artworks from some of Jamaica’s and the Caribbean’s most celebrated artists, as well as emerging talents who are making waves in the local and international art scenes.
Toppa Top 10: Ten Jamaican Visual Artists You Should Know
Mar 19, 2013 · Our quick primer on Jamaican art highlights ten (+1) of the most notable painters, sculptors and illustrators from Jamaica's post-independence era.