Arcadia Britannica
Subtitle: a modern British folklore portrait : 125 colour photographs
By: Henry Bourne ; preface by Robin Muir ; introduction by Simon Costin
Contributors: Muir, Robin, writer of foreword; Costin, Simon, writer of introduction
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Published: 2015
Language: eng
Number of pages: 192
ISBN-13: 9780500517970
Subjects: Portrait photography; Performance; Folklore; Pictorial works; Social life and customs
Other titles: Modern British folklore portrait
Description: Folklore is a living cultural heritage. Folk beliefs, customs, and expressions link the past to the present and help us understand our specific cultures, as well as a shared humanity. Founded on pagan Celtic, Germanic and early Christian roots, British folklore, far from being a quaint anachronism, remains vibrant and relevant by adapting to new circumstances, with the folk (people), and the lore (stories) continually informing and influencing each other. Henry Bourne's folklore portraits, shot in the wild at key events and festivals, take an affectionate look at the people from Morris dancers to practising witches and warlocks who shy away from a world increasingly disconnected from nature and those who actively celebrate a rich tradition that honours our connection with the seasons, the land and community.
Table of contents: title: Foreword / Robin Muir; title: Introduction: 21st century folk culture / Simon Costin; title: The portraits; title: A calendar of British folklore events.