Art of the Creche
Art of the Creche
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Features more than 100 Nativity scenes from over 70 countries that reflect indigenous cultures from around the world. This work is of interest to anyone interested in collectables, folk art, cultural traditions and especially to those seeking the perfect Christmas gift book.
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Art of the Creche by James L Govan
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 beautiful book reveals the worldwide appeal and custom of the creche and the diversity of creative expression displayed in this art form. Creche artists featured include a third-generation American firefighter devoted to preserving the Spanish Colonial santos tradition; a woman who served in the Dutch resistance during the Nazi occupation of The Netherlands; Cambodian landmine victims who helped carve a nativity with Khmer features; and a carver from New Zealand whose work is based on Maori traditions. This book contains more than 100 creches (Nativity scenes) from over 70 countries reflect indigenous cultures from around the world. It is a wonderfully designed album, completed by an insightful text. It will appeal to anyone interested in collectables, folk art, cultural traditions and especially to those seeking the perfect Christmas gift book.
James L. Govan is a collector of contemporary creches and the founding president of the Friends of the Creche society. He is a former international aid and development worker. With his late wife, Emilia Govan, he searched all corners of the world for unique and unusual nativities.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781858944029 |
| ISBN 10 | 1858944023 |
| Title | Art of the Creche |
| Author | James L Govan |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Merrell Publishers Ltd |
| Year published | 2007-09-12 |
| Number of pages | 208 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |