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From Memory to Marble : the historical frieze of the Voortrekker Monument Part I: The Frieze /

For the first time the 92-metre frieze of the Voortrekker Monument in Pretoria, one of the largest historical narratives in marble, has been made the subject of a book. The pictorial narrative of the Boer pioneers who conquered South Africa's interior during the 'Great Trek' (1835-52)...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Rankin, Elizabeth (Author), Schneider, Rolf Michael (Author)
Corporate Author: Walter de Gruyter & Co
Format: eBook
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: Berlin ; Boston : De Gruyter, [2020]
Subjects:
Voortrekker Monument (Pretoria, South Africa)
National monuments > South Africa > Pretoria.
Friezes > South Africa > Pretoria.
Pretoria (South Africa) > Buildings, structures, etc.
Sites classés > Afrique du Sud > Pretoria.
ART > History > Ancient & Classical.
Buildings
Friezes
National monuments
South Africa > Pretoria
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Frontmatter
  • Contents
  • Synopsis of Part II: The Scenes
  • Acknowledgements
  • Abbreviations of key archives, documents, names
  • Part I: The Frieze
  • Introduction
  • 1. Context
  • 2. Concept
  • 3. Process
  • 4. Image
  • 5. Heritage
  • Illustrations Part I
  • Bibliography of works consulted
  • Index of people Part I
  • Index of places Part I