Mexican Folk Art OAXACAN WOOD CARVING Alebrije Book SIGNED Shepard Barbash Ragan

Description

Title: Oaxacan Woodcarving: The Magic in the Trees
This book has been signed by the author Shepard Barbash and the photographer Vicki Ragan on the half-title page.
Author:
Shepard Barbash
Publisher:
Chronicle Books, San Francisco, California
Copyright Date and Edition:
1993, first softcover printing
ISBN:
9780811802505
Pages:
109 pages
Format, Size:
Softcover, 8 3/4" by 10"
Language:
English
Illustrations:
over 160 full-color photographs of the folk art (and a few of some of the artists)
Volume focusing the Mexican folk art tradition -- wood carving from the Oaxaca region. Book has been signed by the author and by the photographer.
"Increasingly prized by collectors worldwide, Oaxacan woodcarvings are among the most popular form of folk art available today. These fanciful, brightly colored figures created by rural Mexican woodcarvers reflect the myths and traditions still very much a part of the carvers' daily lives. A spectacular gallery of over 160 full-color photographs beautifully portrays these artisans and their work, while an informative text examines the intricacies of the carvers' craft. The only volume devoted exclusively to this distinctive and magical art form, Oaxacan Woodcarving will inspire and inform anyone with an interest in folk art, photography, or anthropology."
The book has been divided into these categories: Fiestas, Nature, Death, and Superstition. There are angels, mermaids, devils, skeletons, dogs, cats, rabbits, nahuals, etc.
Some of the artists highlighted include:
Manuel Jiminez, Jaime Santiago, Margarito Melchor, Miguel Santiago, Coindo Melchor, Justo Xuana, Pedro Ramirez, Octaviano Santiago, Abad Xuana, Jesus Sosa, Adrian Xuana, Melchor Calvo, Jaime Santiago, Justo Xuana, Ventura Fabian, Catarino Cantor, Erasto Ramirez, Alejo Morales, Aguilino Garcia, Gabriel Torres, Moises Jimenez, Rodrigo Cruz, Sergio Santos, Jose Hernandez, Avelino Perez, Leoncio Martinez, Xenen Fuentes, and others.
Condition: Very good plus used condition,
coming from a smoke-free, pet-free environment. Binding tight, pages complete and intact (with author's and photographer's signatures on the half-title page, minor age toning to page edges and text block), covers have general light wear (minor corner and edge wear, general light surface wear).
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