Southern Arizona Folk Arts - Softcover

Griffith, James S.

9780816510849: Southern Arizona Folk Arts

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0816510849 ISBN 13: 9780816510849

Publisher: University of Arizona Press, 1988

Combining Hispanic, Native American & Anglo influences author Jim Griffith shows how people from many cultures have made the deserts of Arizona a place of celebration. A practical handbook on the Southwestern folk arts of Arizona offering a scholar's perspective with numberous photographs. Entertaining and informative text.

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Review:

"The book's interpretation of folk art is as wide as its coverage, including the expected music, festivals, and stories, but also extending to foods and such unusual items as low-rider customized cars. Griffith's thorough but unstuffy approach to these populist expressions of culture and pride results in a highly readable record of indigenous ethnology."—Booklist"This book is an eminently readable catalog of fascinating information about colorful Arizona life-styles, that are at the same time familiar and exotic."—The Clarion"A delightful excursion into the present folk scene in and around Tucson."—Journal of the Southwest"Griffith conveys the rich cultural diversity of southern Arizona with deep respect, sensitivity, and genuine affection."—Books of the Southwest

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