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Feminism and folk art : case studies in Mexico, New Zealand, Japan, and Brazil
Title:
Feminism and folk art : case studies in Mexico, New Zealand, Japan, and Brazil

Mosaico de creatividades. English

Case studies in Mexico, New Zealand, Japan, and Brazil
Author:
Bartra, Eli, author.
ISBN:
9781498564359
Personal Author:
Uniform Title:
Mosaico de creatividades. English
Publication Information:
Lanham, Maryland : Lexington Books, c2019.
Physical Description:
x, 141 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Contents:
Chapter 1: Trees of Life: Polychrome Clay Figures, and Women's Work in Izucar de Matamoros -- Chapter 2: Art Weavers: Maori Women of Aotearoa (New Zealand). -- Chapter 3: From the Sober to the Saturated: Japanese Shunkei Lacquers and Edo Hagoita -- Chapter 4: The Smiler of the Moon: Brazilian Folk Art and the Abayomi Project
Abstract:
This book uses a feminist approach to analyzing gender relations in the production and distribution of folk art in four different cultures. It examines examples of women's creativity within male-dominated societies and offers an analysis of different art forms, including clay figures, baskets, lacquer work, and dolls.
Bibliographical References:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 121-132) and index.
Field 805:
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