Author: BOSSERT, HELMUTH THEODOR (1889-1961)
Title: Folk Art of Europe
Description: New York : Rizzoli 1990. First Edition. Fine cloth copy in a near fine. very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dw. now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight. bright. clean and sharp-cornered.; 27 pages; Description: 27 p.40. 48 leaves of plates : ill. (some col.) ; 33 cm. Subjects: Folk art --Europe --Themes. motives --Plates previously published in 1926 in Peasant art in Europe. Summary: Recognized the world over as a masterpiece of descriptive crafts presentation. Folk Art in Europe reveals the richness and diversity of the design as well as the imagination and ingenuity of the artisans. The examples are taken from practically all the important ethnological and arts and crafts museums in Europe. and represent folk art of every European country from Portugal to the Caucasus and from Lapland to the Greek Isles. The book is a wonderful sourcebook and will be an inspiration for artists. artisans. designers and teachers as well as the hobbyist and lover of beautiful things.ISBN: 0847811948. Weight in Kg appr.:

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