Arts & crafts of South America
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Author
Contributions
- Fini, Mo. - Contributor
Publication
1995 - Chronicle Books, San Francisco, California
Language
English
Word Count
40,000 words, Guess
Page Count
160 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL880186M
- ISBN-100811808122
- OCLC Control Number34691500
- Internet Archiveartscraftsofsout0000davi
- Library of Congress Control Number95167710
and 2 more
- Goodreads6176258
- LibraryThing528275
Classifications
- LCCNK889 .D38 1995
- LCCNK889.D38 1995
Alternate Titles
- Arts and crafts of South America
Description
In this informative and spectacularly photographed volume, Mo Fini and Lucy Davies have drawn upon their extensive research into the traditional handicrafts of South America and the artisans who create them. Combining historical perspectives and cultural insights with descriptions of present-day techniques, the authors examine the full range of this vast area's indigenous arts and crafts: contemporary pottery inspired by ancient cultures, such as the Moche; jewelry and metal work in a multitude of forms; enduring textile traditions of the Wayuu, Aymara, and Kuna Indians; painting on clay, leather, and glass; wood carving and decoration of dried gourds; and other extraordinary crafts from around the continent. Full-color photography illustrates each of the crafts described, and a comprehensive reference section offers detailed advice on collecting and conserving these native treasures.
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