The use of visual art for community development with specific reference to Kayamandi, Stellenbosch

[摘要] ENGLISH ABSTRACT:The central theme of this thesis is to establish the use of visual art for communitydevelopment. This is done within the context of South Africa in Kayamandi, aBlack Township near Stellenbosch. This example has been chosen because oneof South Africa's major developmental challenges lies in Black Townships, due tothe previous government's negligence toward these areas.Since the thesis focuses on a Black Township, the history of Black visual artduring the 20th century, under colonial and postcolonial regimes is analysed.Subsequently, the notion of community development and how visual artcontributes to development is outlined. The important role that community artsand community arts centres play in the contribution of visual art to communitydevelopment is also defined. To this end qualitative and quantitative researchhas been conducted in Kayamandi. Artists, visual art groups and possiblecommunity arts centres were identified.By way of the Kayamandi study, it is understood that visual art is an establishedpractice in Kayamandi. Under specified circumstances, visual art practice inKayamandi does lead to community development. The establishment of acommunity arts centre could further increase people's use of visual art forcommunity development.

[发布机构] Stellenbosch University