Jamaican Art - Depiction of Rich Culture in Jamaica

The rich and lively culture of Jamaica is clearlypublished with Adolphe Duperly's documentation of
depicted in its art. Tracing back from the times of theslavery in their country. Thus, according to the National
native Taino Indians, their art was mostly centered onGallery of Jamaica, this rebirth marked the
their beliefs and rituals. Had you lived in these ages,nationalism-inspired art movement at the start of the
you would have seen that some of their works givetwentieth century.
glory to the gods they call their own through woodIn 1922, Jamaica was gifted with the coming of
carvings.modern art through Edna Manley, who observed that
After the Jamaican flag succumbed to the Europeanthe current artistic and traditional style during that time
conquistadors, however, their art has evolved as itwas lacking as it could not encompass the depth and
imbibed the culture of the colonizers. From theirrichness of Jamaica's culture and its natives. From then
deity-inspired art pieces, traditional European arton, Edna Manley spearheaded and contributed much
showing picturesque images of the new world weretowards the formal training of talented artists in
made.Jamaica, thus polishing their craft.
In the late 18th century, Isaac Mendes Belisario wasThe journey of Jamaican artists towards their inner
able to uphold his roots as he returned to Jamaicanhistories and culture provided the world with art which
culture. His works such as "In Illustration of the Habits,"is truly unique and worthy of recognition. Even with the
"Occupation," and "Sketches of Character" hadchanging times, may they continue to go back and
inspired the rebirth of the vibrant Jamaican. Anothersearch within so that all of us can share the true
work he had, "Costume of the Negro Population in thebeauty of Jamaican art.
Island of Jamaica," together with his other works, are