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Arts & Crafts of Morocco

Door James F. Jereb

Categorie	Algemeen Kunst
Boeknummer	#379704-WA39
Titel	Arts & Crafts of Morocco
Auteur	Jereb, James F.
Boektype	Paperback
Uitgeverij	San Francisco, CA : Chronicle Books
Jaar van uitgave	1996
ISBN10	0811811573
ISBN13	9780811811576
Taal	Engels
Beschrijving	Paperback, illustrated with numerous (full page) photographs mostly in colour, small 4to.
Samenvatting	The spectacular arts and crafts of Morocco reflect a timeless mingling of influences from Moorish Spain, sub-Saharan Africa, and the Middle East - all the exotic worlds that once congregated at this crossroads of ancient trading routes. Striking in its versatility and diversity, Moroccan art has long influenced artists, architects, and designers. This volume, superbly illustrated with more than 150 original color photographs, brings the dazzling splendor of a thriving artisan tradition to a wider and increasingly appreciative international audience. Vibrantly colored textiles; exquisitely crafted jewelry: finely worked leather, wood, metal; and an enormous collection of pottery and ceramics are all gathered together in this engaging guide by a leading Morroco scholar. These marvelous obje... (Lees verder)cts are inspired in form and content by the tribal lifestyle and powerful animistic beliefs of the nomadic artisans, as well as by the compelling aesthetic traditions of the Moslem world, giving each item's utility and remarkable beauty a spiritual resonance. With a lively text describing traditional artistic forms and techniques, and a comprehensive analysis of the belief systems, festivals, and ceremonies to which the arts are linked, Arts and Crafts of Morocco will prove irresistible not only to those intrigued by this fascinating land, but also to collectors, designers, and anyone in search of original decorative ideas.
Pagina's	160
Conditie	Goed — Front flap price clipped.
Prijs	€ 8,00

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