(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-03) Burger, Idane; Van der Wal, Ernst; Terreblanche, Carine; Stellenbosch University. Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Dept. of Visual Arts.
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: In this thesis I examine the extent to which interpretations of African material culture play
a role in the creation and visualisation of an ‘African aesthetic style’ in South African
contemporary jewellery practices. My investigation of an ‘African aesthetic style’ in this
thesis is informed by the production, display and writings on African cultural objects. I
demonstrate contemporary jewellery design to derive from a critical methodology,
particularly as it facilitates a renegotiation of the relationship and dialogue between the
producer and viewer of contemporary jewellery objects.