Jamaican art - Wikipedia
WEBJamaican 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 - A Jamaica …
WEBApr 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.
Art-Jamaica: Collection of Jamaican Paintings and Sculpture
WEBJamaica 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 …
National Gallery of Jamaica
WEBEstablished 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 …
Jamaican Art | Discover Local Artists, Galleries and Museums
WEBStroll 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 treasures to take home as souvenirs.
Toppa Top 10: Ten Jamaican Visual Artists You Should Know
WEBMar 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.
The Colors of Jamaican Art and Spirit of its Artists - Widewalls
WEBThe 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 - Wikipedia
WEBThe National Gallery of Jamaica, in Kingston, Jamaica, is Jamaica's public art museum. It was established in 1974 and is located in the Kingston Mall, a commercial and cultural center on Kingston harbour.
A.D. Scott - National Gallery of Jamaica
WEBAug 1, 2022 · The A.D. Scott collection comprises works of art donated to the National Gallery of Jamaica by renowned Master Builder Ainsworth David Scott, OD (1912-2004).
All that goes into the National Gallery of Jamaica
WEBDec 23, 2017 · Together, these exhibitions offer a comprehensive and diverse overview of Jamaican art from the pre-Columbian era to the modern and contemporary, and in media that range from sculpture,...