Masks: Faces of Culture
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| Rating | : | 4.31 (833 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0810943794 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 344 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-05-28 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
. From Library Journal Companion to an exhibition currently at the Saint Louis Art Museum, this volume is exactly what it claims to be: a survey of the phenomenon of masks. Six fascinating essays, including contributions by John Emigh (theater, Brown Univ.) and Lesley Ferris (theater, Ohio State Univ.), are interconnected by stunning illustrations. On the surface, this may seem to be a simple undertaking, but it is notAmask-making is a deeply human endeavor fraught with meanings. Highly recommended.ASusan M. Starting with prehistory and extending to the present age, this book thoroughly examines the many reasons for making and wearing masks. This is definitely the book for anyone wishing to sample the subject. Rites of passage, warfare, and drama are all addressed, from the earliest known examples in Egypt, Australia, and Mesoame
From Palaeothic times to the present, people have used masks to add power and mystery to religious rituals, warfare and entertainment. This companion volume to the 1999-2000 exhibtion at The Saint Louis Museum of Art provides a cultural history of these artefacts.
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Nunley, Cara McCa. pages, 136 pages of text, 113 field photos, 139 fearured masks in full color (one to a page) followed by 139 b/w thumbnail photos of the featured masks with descriptions.(Total The Book Which Fueled My Mask Obsession James I. Cole Hardcover, embossed card boards, color photographic DJ, 344 pages, 136 pages of text, 113 field photos, 139 fearured masks in full color (one to a page) followed by 139 b/w thumbnail photos of the featured masks with descriptions.(Total 400 illustrations, 200 in color). 3-page bibliography. Authors : John W. Nunley, Cara McCa. 00 illustrations, 200 in color). 3-page bibliography. Authors : John W. Nunley, Cara McCa. 9 fearured masks in full color (one to a page) followed by 1The Book Which Fueled My Mask Obsession Hardcover, embossed card boards, color photographic DJ, 3The Book Which Fueled My Mask Obsession James I. Cole Hardcover, embossed card boards, color photographic DJ, 344 pages, 136 pages of text, 113 field photos, 139 fearured masks in full color (one to a page) followed by 139 b/w thumbnail photos of the featured masks with descriptions.(Total 400 illustrations, 200 in color). 3-page bibliography. Authors : John W. Nunley, Cara McCa. The Book Which Fueled My Mask Obsession James I. Cole Hardcover, embossed card boards, color photographic DJ, 344 pages, 136 pages of text, 113 field photos, 139 fearured masks in full color (one to a page) followed by 139 b/w thumbnail photos of the featured masks with descriptions.(Total 400 illustrations, 200 in color). 3-page bibliography. Authors : John W. Nunley, Cara McCa. pages, 136 pages of text, 113 field photos, 139 fearured masks in full color (one to a page) followed by 139 b/w thumbnail photos of the featured masks with descriptions.(Total The Book Which Fueled My Mask Obsession James I. Cole Hardcover, embossed card boards, color photographic DJ, 344 pages, 136 pages of text, 113 field photos, 139 fearured masks in full color (one to a page) followed by 139 b/w thumbnail photos of the featured masks with descriptions.(Total 400 illustrations, 200 in color). 3-page bibliography. Authors : John W. Nunley, Cara McCa. 00 illustrations, 200 in color). 3-page bibliography. Authors : John W. Nunley, Cara McCa. 9 b/w thumbnail photos of the featured masks with descriptions.(Total The Book Which Fueled My Mask Obsession James I. Cole Hardcover, embossed card boards, color photographic DJ, 344 pages, 136 pages of text, 113 field photos, 139 fearured masks in full color (one to a page) followed by 139 b/w thumbnail photos of the featured masks with descriptions.(Total 400 illustrations, 200 in color). 3-page bibliography. Authors : John W. Nunley, Cara McCa. 00 illustrations, 200 in color). The Book Which Fueled My Mask Obsession Hardcover, embossed card boards, color photographic DJ, 3The Book Which Fueled My Mask Obsession James I. Cole Hardcover, embossed card boards, color photographic DJ, 344 pages, 136 pages of text, 113 field photos, 139 fearured masks in full color (one to a page) followed by 139 b/w thumbnail photos of the featured masks with descriptions.(Total 400 illustrations, 200 in color). 3-page bibliography. Authors : John W. Nunley, Cara McCa. The Book Which Fueled My Mask Obsession James I. Cole Hardcover, embossed card boards, color photographic DJ, 344 pages, 136 pages of text, 113 field photos, 139 fearured masks in full color (one to a page) followed by 139 b/w thumbnail photos of the featured masks with descriptions.(Total 400 illustrations, 200 in color). 3-page bibliography. Authors : John W. Nunley, Cara McCa. pages, 136 pages of text, 113 field photos, 139 fearured masks in full color (one to a page) followed by 139 b/w thumbnail photos of the featured masks with descriptions.(Total The Book Which Fueled My Mask Obsession James I. Cole Hardcover, embossed card boards, color photographic DJ, 344 pages, 136 pages of text, 113 field photos, 139 fearured masks in full color (one to a page) followed by 139 b/w thumbnail photos of the featured masks with descriptions.(Total 400 illustrations, 200 in color). 3-page bibliography. Authors : John W. Nunley, Cara McCa. 00 illustrations, 200 in color). 3-page bibliography. Authors : John W. Nunley, Cara McCa. -page bibliography. Authors : John W. Nunley, Cara McCa. 00 in color). The Book Which Fueled My Mask Obsession Hardcover, embossed card boards, color photographic DJ, 3The Book Which Fueled My Mask Obsession James I. Cole Hardcover, embossed card boards, color photographic DJ, 344 pages, 136 pages of text, 113 field photos, 139 fearured masks in full color (one to a page) followed by 139 b/w thumbnail photos of the featured masks with descriptions.(Total 400 illustrations, 200 in color). 3-page bibliography. Authors : John W. Nunley, Cara McCa. The Book Which Fueled My Mask Obsession James I. Cole Hardcover, embossed card boards, color photographic DJ, 344 pages, 136 pages of text, 113 field photos, 139 fearured masks in full color (one to a page) followed by 139 b/w thumbnail photos of the featured masks with descriptions.(Total 400 illustrations, 200 in color). 3-page bibliography. Authors : John W. Nunley, Cara McCa. pages, 136 pages of text, 113 field photos, 139 fearured masks in full color (one to a page) followed by 139 b/w thumbnail photos of the featured masks with descriptions.(Total The Book Which Fueled My Mask Obsession James I. Cole Hardcover, embossed card boards, color photographic DJ, 344 pages, 136 pages of text, 113 field photos, 139 fearured masks in full color (one to a page) followed by 139 b/w thumbnail photos of the featured masks with descriptions.(Total 400 illustrations, 200 in color). 3-page bibliography. Authors : John W. Nunley, Cara McCa. 00 illustrations, 200 in color). 3-page bibliography. Authors : John W. Nunley, Cara McCa. -page bibliography. Authors : John W. Nunley, Cara McCa. "Masks: Faces of Culture" according to A. Lucero. I highly recommend the book Masks: Faces of Culture. It is filled with oodles of large colored pictures and information about the many masks of the world throughout history. It is informative about the many different reasons why masks are created by through cultures. The pictures reveal all the varieties of the materials used. artmanronn said Masks: Faces of Culture. Great overview of many cultures and reasons for the use of maskmaking and rituals or functionality. Very inspiring and informative. This book is an excellent resource for art students or anyone wishing to expand their knowledge on the subject. The photos were excellent and categorized very well.