Mask Arts of Mexico - Couverture souple

Lechuga, Ruth D.; Sayer, Chloe

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0500277974 ISBN 13 : 9780500277973

Editeur : Thames & Hudson Ltd, 1994

Synopsis

In rural Mexico, festivals and their attendant dances mark the high point of local life. Old and New World traditions have fused to forge an awe-inspiring range of masks, their makers the creative equal of any craftsmen working today. The brilliantly coloured and wonderfully creative masks that bring to life the pages of "Mask Arts of Mexico" are made from materials - wood, clay, leather, paper, cloth, gourds, wire-mesh, wax - that are as diverse as their abundant signs of artistry, vitality, beauty and wit. Most of the masks have been specially photographed in Mexico by David Lavender. Ruth Lechuga and Chloe Sayer have organized them into themes: male, female, animal, supernatural or religious, and abstract or fantastic. The spectacular results range from the finely carved masks of the "Black" negros of Michoacan, to extraordinary tiger masks - with their mirror eyes, whiskers and real teeth. Throughout history, masks have enthralled human beings, from kings to collectors to today's travellers. These are some of the most remarkable ever seen. Ruth D. Lechuga, a distinguished ethnographer, has lived in Mexico since 1939. Her celebrated collection of Mexican popular art includes over a thousand masks. Chloe Sayer's many acclaimed publications about Mexico include "Arts and Crafts of Mexico" (1990) and "The Traditional Architecture of Mexico" (with Mariana Yampolsky, 1994), both published by Thames and Hudson. David Lavender has worked for many years for the London "Sunday Times" amongst other newspapers and magazines.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

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.

Biographie de l'auteur

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.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Thames & Hudson Ltd
• Date d'édition: 1994
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0500277974
• ISBN 13: 9780500277973
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 96
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible