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Art of the Creche: Nativities from Around the World (Paperback)
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Short Description for Art of the CrecheA wonderfully designed album, complemented by engaging text with more than 100 creches (Nativity scenes) from over 70 countries reflect indigenous cultures from around the world. 'Art of the Creche' will appeal to anyone interested in folk art, cultural traditions and collectables.
Full description- Publisher: Merrell Publishers Ltd
- Published: 19 September 2009
- Format: Paperback 272 pages
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- Categories: Small-scale, Secular & Domestic Scenes In Art | Religious Subjects Depicted In Art
- ISBN 13: 9781858945019 ISBN 10: 1858945011
- Sales rank: 958,843
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Full description for Art of the Creche
One of the most enduring and universal Christmas traditions is the creche, or the Nativity scene: a representation of the story of Christ's birth. This beautifully illustrated book - now available in a perfect gift-size edition - reveals the worldwide appeal and custom of the creche and the diversity of creative expression displayed in this art form. James L. Govan, a foremost collector of creches, insightfully interprets more than 100 nativities and explains the origins of the artists' works. From the Makonde in Tanzania to the Wichi in northern Argentina and the Asmats in Indonesia, the indigenous cultures of more than 70 countries are represented, and the collection is far from restricted to the work of Christian artists: the creches include examples made by Muslim, Taoist, Buddhist and Jewish artists.
