Great Masters of Mexican Folk Art
Title | Great Masters of Mexican Folk Art PDF eBook |
Author | Candida Fernandez de Calderon |
Publisher | Turner |
Pages | 614 |
Release | 2020-10-27 |
Genre | Art |
ISBN | 9786079478292 |
A massive, luxurious, silk-bound compilation of Mexico's incredible wealth of folk art and craft Mexico accounts for one of the richest and most diverse folk arts in the world. The artisans ́ mastery in different materials such as clay, wood, stone, textiles, metals, leather and plant fibers reflects an aura of genius and creativity that has been passed down by previous generations highlighting the wealth and tenacity of Mexican culture. This new edition of the acclaimed Grand Masters of Mexican Folk Art, first published in 1999 and now expanded to more than 600 pages, pays tribute to the 180 artisans who composed the previous collection and celebrates the 400 artisans that have surfaced since. The book does an exquisite job of capturing the essence of Mexican craftspersons and their meticulous techniques in more than 1,800 full-page portraits and colorful images of the works.
Great Masters of Mexican Folk Art
Title | Great Masters of Mexican Folk Art PDF eBook |
Author | Fernandex De Calderon Candida |
Publisher | |
Pages | 562 |
Release | 1998 |
Genre | Art |
ISBN |
Profiles 180 Mexican folk artists, profiling the works they have created out of clay, vegetable fibers, wood, metal, textiles, and stone which represent many different craft traditions.
Great Masters of Mexican Folk Art
Title | Great Masters of Mexican Folk Art PDF eBook |
Author | Cándida Fernández de Calderón |
Publisher | |
Pages | 551 |
Release | 2001 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9789685234092 |
Ceramic Trees of Life
Title | Ceramic Trees of Life PDF eBook |
Author | Lenore Hoag Mulryan |
Publisher | University of Washington Press |
Pages | 184 |
Release | 2003 |
Genre | Art |
ISBN |
Lavishly illustrated with stunning examples, this volume traces the Tree of Life from its pre-Colombian origins to its role as a vibrant symbol of modern Mexico
Great Masters of Mexican Folk Art
Title | Great Masters of Mexican Folk Art PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 550 |
Release | 2001 |
Genre | Folk art |
ISBN | 9789685234023 |
Nagual in the Garden
Title | Nagual in the Garden PDF eBook |
Author | Lenore Hoag Mulryan |
Publisher | University of California Los Angeles, Fowler Museum of Cultural History |
Pages | 168 |
Release | 1996 |
Genre | Art |
ISBN |
Cerámica
Title | Cerámica PDF eBook |
Author | Amanda Thompson |
Publisher | Schiffer Pub Limited |
Pages | 206 |
Release | 2001 |
Genre | Antiques & Collectibles |
ISBN | 9780764312489 |
The production of pottery is one of the oldest of Mexican crafts. This book displays Mexican ceramics of the twentieth century organized by geographic area, style, family, and individual artisan. Based upon an exhibition of over 1,200 pieces, each color picture is accompanied by a detailed description of the piece, including, when possible, the artist, style, place of origin, date of production, and size of the piece.