Albert huie autobiography of benjamin

AT long last there's a book about Albert Huie, master painter and pioneer among Jamaican artists.

Albert Huie ­ Father of Jamaican Painting was launched earlier this month, and chronicles the life and work of this respected painter, and his contribution to Jamaica's artistic expression.

The book, written by author and art critic Edward Lucie-Smith, joins the lists of art publications which came off the press this year, including The Pan-Africanists (Barrington Watson and Dudley Thompson) and Baugh - Master Potter (Laura Tanna).

It is an excellent tribute to this great Jamaican who rose from humble beginnings to perfect his skills and who has achieved international recognition.

Resource tool

The book is also important because it can be viewed as a reference and a resource tool.

It is significant that the biographical details are collected while