Irma Stern and the Racial Paradox of South Afri. Berger**

Name: Irma Stern and the Racial Paradox of South Afri. Berger**
Brand: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Explore the complex legacy of South African artist Irma Stern (1894–1966) in "Irma Stern and the Racial Paradox of South African Modern Art" by LaNitra M. Berger. This compelling hardcover delves into how Stern, a prolific painter of Black, Jewish, and mixed-race subjects, navigated conservative political views on race while her art challenged societal norms. Discover how Stern's work played a pivotal role in the development of South African modernism and contributed to the global modernist movement. Spanning significant historical periods from the Boer War to the apartheid era and the contemporary #RhodesMustFall movement, this book offers insights into cultural and political moments through art. Stern's legacy continues to provoke discussions on race, gender, and religious identity in art history. Product Summary: Irma Stern and the Racial Paradox of South African Modern Art, Hardcover book by LaNitra M. Berger, 192 pages, English language version. Published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC.