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Author : Donald Bush Cordry
Release : 1973
Genre : Social Science
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Book Synopsis Mexican Masks by : Donald Bush Cordry
Download or read book Mexican Masks written by Donald Bush Cordry. This book was released on 1973. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Barbara Mauldin
Release : 1999
Genre : Architecture
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Book Synopsis Masks of Mexico by : Barbara Mauldin
Download or read book Masks of Mexico written by Barbara Mauldin. This book was released on 1999. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a state-by-state guide for collectors and general folk art enthusiasts to learn about the types of masked dances still carried out in Mexico's Indian and mestizo communities today. Close to one hundred color photographs of authenticated masks from the collection of the Museum of International Folk Art are presented, including finely carved pieces from the nineteenth century to simple face coverings made in the past ten years. The masked ceremonies are brought to life with documentary photographs showing masqueraders acting out their roles. --Amazon.
Author : Phyllis Galembo
Release : 2019-04-25
Genre : Photography
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Book Rating : 574/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Phyllis Galembo by : Phyllis Galembo
Download or read book Phyllis Galembo written by Phyllis Galembo. This book was released on 2019-04-25. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A showcase of Phyllis Galembo's extraordinary photographs of the costume, ritual and traditions of masquerade Mexico Phyllis Galembo has travelled all over the globe to sites of ritual masquerade. In Africa, the Caribbean, and now Mexico, she captures cultural performances with a subterranean political edge. Using a direct, unaffected portrait style, Galembo captures her subjects informally posed but often strikingly attired in traditional or ritualistic dress. Attuned to a moment's collision of past, present and future, Galembo finds the timeless elegance and dignity of her subjects. Masking is a complex, mysterious, and profound tradition in which the participants transcend the physical world and enter the spiritual realm. In her vibrant images, Galembo exposes an ornate code of political, artistic, theatrical, social and religious symbolism and commentary. Galembo highlights the creativity of the individuals morphing into a fantastical representation of themselves, having cobbled together materials gathered from the immediate environment to idealize their vision of mythical figures. While still pronounced in their personal identity, the subject's intentions are rooted in the larger dynamics of religious, political and cultural affiliation. Establishing these connections is a hallmark of Galembo's work.
Author : Bryan J. Stevens
Release : 2012
Genre : Art
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Book Rating : 277/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Mexican Masks and Puppets by : Bryan J. Stevens
Download or read book Mexican Masks and Puppets written by Bryan J. Stevens. This book was released on 2012. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the Mexican states of Puebla and Veracruz, old masked dances have survived in isolated mountain regions. These dances include wonderful masks of humans and animals, masks with beautiful, comic, or wicked faces. Created by Indigenous master carvers, mascareros, these masks and puppets appear during religious fiestas. Over 700 vivid color photos reveal these masks and puppets in all their glory. The thoroughly researched text answers the questions about who made these beautiful works of art, who these dance characters are, and the nature of the religion they represent. The Spanish conquerors strove to convert the Indian inhabitants of Mexico to Christianity. However, these converts secretly retained important deities from earlier times to accompany Christian elements, creating a poetic blend of beliefs. Given that these indigenous peoples have suffered many injustices, the masks, puppets, and dance dramas reflect many unresolved societal tensions along with veiled wishes for divine justice.
Author : A. G. Smith
Release : 1995-11-16
Genre : Juvenile Nonfiction
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Book Rating : 942/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Cut and Make Mexican Masks by : A. G. Smith
Download or read book Cut and Make Mexican Masks written by A. G. Smith. This book was released on 1995-11-16. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seven authentic Mexican folk masks, each based on an authentic historic example, include two sinister devil masks, a skull mask, a spectacular bat mask, and a tiger mask. Easy-to-follow instructions.
