Artistry of the Everyday
| Author | : Lisa Bernasek |
| Publisher | : Harvard University Press |
| Total Pages | : 144 |
| Release | : 2008-12-15 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780873654050 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0873654056 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (50 Downloads) |
Download or read book Artistry of the Everyday written by Lisa Bernasek and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2008-12-15 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In Artistry of the Everyday: Beauty and Craftsmanship in Berber Art, anthropologist Lisa Bernasek gives an insightful overview of Berber history and culture, focusing on the rich aesthetic traditions of Berber craftsmen and -women. She also tells the stories of the collectors whose generosity enhanced the holdings of the Peabody Museum. In a final chapter, she looks at Berber arts in the present day, examining how traditional arts are being used in new forms by Berber artists in North Africa and Europe."--BOOK JACKET.
