Popular arts of Mexico, 1850-1950
By: Donna McMenamin ; photography by Richard Loper.
Contributors: Loper, Richard.
Edition: Rev. 2nd ed.
Series: A Schiffer book for collectors
Publisher: Schiffer Pub.
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Atglen, Pa
Language: eng
Number of pages: 240
ISBN-13: 9780764332845
Subjects: Folk art -- Collectors and collecting -- Mexico -- Catalogs; Folk art -- Mexico -- History -- 19th century -- Catalogs; Folk art -- Mexico -- History -- 20th century -- Catalogs
Genres: Catalogs
Description: One hundred years worth of quality Mexican popular art, including pottery, clay figures, marionettes, straw mosaics, Talavera, clay banks, coconut banks, laquerware, wood panels and rugs, from 1850-1950, is covered here with over 370 color photographs illustrating over 675 objects. Collecting hints are included in every chapter. The book concludes with room shots, illustrating many beautiful options for displaying collections. A values reference guide is also included.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 233-236) and index.