Open AccessBefore they pass away. De verhalen achter de foto’s. Hannelore Vandenbussche. Uitgeverij Brandt, Amsterdam, 2015
Author(s) -
Patrick Van Damme
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
avrug-bulletin/afrika focus
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 0772-084X
pISSN - 0772-0793
DOI - 10.21825/af.v29i1.4828
Subject(s) - glory , harmony (color) , portrait , art , art history , humanity , humanities , visual arts , philosophy , theology , physics , optics
Before they pass away is ‘ [A] historic volume [that ]showcases tribal cultures around the world. With globalization, these societies are to be prized for their distinctive lifestyles, art and traditions. They live in close harmony with nature, now a rarity in our modern era. Jimmy Nelson not only presents us with stunning images of customs and artifacts, but also offers insightful portraits of people who are the guardians of a culture that they – and we – hope will be passed on to future generations in all its glory. Nelson's large-plate eld camera captures every intricate detail and ne nuance for posterity. What's more, this splendid pageantry is set against a vivid backdrop of some of the world's most pristine landscapes’.