Name/Title
Arts & crafts of MoroccoEntry/Object ID
NK1081.7.J47Description
The spectacular arts and crafts of Morocco reflect a timeless mingling of influences from Moorish Spain, sub-Saharan Africa, and the Middle East -- all the exotic worlds that once congregated at this crossroads of ancient trading routes. Striking in its versatility and diversity, Moroccan art has long influenced artists, architects, and designers. This volume, superbly illustrated with more than 150 original color photographs, brings the splendor of a thriving artisan tradition to a wider and increasingly appreciative international audience. Vibrantly colored textiles; exquisitely crafted jewelry; finely worked leather, wood, metal; and an enormous collection of pottery and ceramics are all gathered together in this engaging guide by a leading Morocco scholar. These objects are inspired in form and content by the tribal lifestyle and powerful animistic beliefs of the nomadic artisans, as well as by the aesthetic traditions of the Moslem world, giving each item's utility and remarkable beauty a spiritual resonance.Collection
Edith Wyle CollectionLexicon
Search Terms
decorative arts--morocco, handicraft--moroccoInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
InscriptionNotes
Inscribed by author: "To Frank and Edith -- Enjoy the art and magic of Morocco."Book Details
Author
James F. JerebPublisher
ChronicleDate Published
1996Call No.
NK1081.7.J47ISBN
811811573, 9780811811576LCCN
95013389Notes
Length: 160