Africa-Press – Angola. The book “The Rock Art of Angola, between myths, beliefs and artistic creations”, written by French professor Manuel Gutierrez, was launched this Tuesday, in Luanda, as a way of valuing African art.
The book, published in bilingual, is also available in digital format, under the seal of the publisher SÉPIA. It has 121 pages and several illustrations that reflect the potential of cave paintings in Angola.
For Professor Manuel Gutierrez, Angola has many rock art sites, from the Zaire River to the Cunene River, in a total of 54 stations, of which only five or six are studied.
Manuel Gutierrez said that the book was published in two languages to facilitate Angolan and French teachers and students.
The professor gave an explanation about the work carried out, which gave rise to the book “The rupestrian art of Angola”, with emphasis on the cave painting stations of Caringuiri, the Nzau-Evua cave, in Mbanza Kongo, and the Ndalambiri cave, in Kwanza Sul.
He drew attention to the need to carry out projects to preserve these sites.
Throughout half a millennium of colonialism, African art was considered “second-rate art”, performed by “uncivilized” peoples.
On the occasion, the French ambassador to Angola, Sophie Aubert, said that Manuel Gutierrez’s work shows the great relationship between the two countries, in cultural terms.
Sophie Aubert also said that the embassy will make an effort to make the book available in physical format, in order to facilitate greater accessibility of the content.
“L’Art Rupestre d’Angola” introduces the reader to Angola’s rich heritage and prehistoric archaeological sites, which are spread throughout the territory, mainly in the South.
For More News And Analysis About Angola Follow Africa-Press
