"In rural Mexico, folk festivals and the dances that accompany them Mark the high point of local life. In preparation for these festivities, Old and New World traditions fuse to forge an awe-inspiring array of masks made by artisans whose talent is legendary. Mask Arts of Mexico provides a comprehensive and colorful celebration of these wonderfully inventive masks and their creators in a rich display of artistry, vitality, beauty, and whimsy". (excerpt) Book is an ex-high school library book with all the relevant markings and stamps. Book is in very good condition with minor bumps to the edges. Pages are bright and clean and the binding is tight. Profusely illustrated in color!

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Bibliographic Details

Title: Mask Arts of Mexico
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Publication Date: 1995
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0811808114
ISBN 13: 9780811808118
Binding: Soft cover
Edition: 1st Edition
Condition: Good

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Synopsis

In rural Mexico, folk festivals and the dances that accompany them mark the high point of life. In preparation for these festivities, local artisans combine Old and New World traditions to forge an awe-inspiring array of masks, many of which are acclaimed and sought after by international collectors. This strikingly illustrated volume celebrates these wonderfully inventive masks and their creators in a rich display of artistry, vitality, beauty, and whimsy. Including a spectacular gallery of 130 full-color photographs and a fascinating text, Mask Arts of Mexico will inspire and inform anyone with an interest in folk art, photography, or anthropology.

About the Author

Ruth D. Lechuga is a lecturer, teacher, and author of numerous books and articles on Mexican folk art. Her impressive collection of Mexican popular art includes textiles, pottery, and over one thousand masks. She lives in Mexico City.

Chloe Sayer has authored many acclaimed publications about Mexican art including Arts and Crafts of Mexico (Chronicle Books, 1990) and The Traditional Architecture of Mexico (with Maria Yampolsky). She lives in London.

David Lavender was the photographer for Arts and Crafts of Mexico. He has worked for many years for the London Sunday Times and other prestigious newspapers and magazines.

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