| Item 9782080136749$29.93 - $33.75 This sumptuous new book reveals more than 300 fabric "paintings" made and worn by the women of the Kuna, a tribe of indians that live on the coral islands off Panama's Atlantic coast. Lively, varied, original and full of humor, Mola art has an astonishing relationship with tradition but in many ways looks contemporary and is prized by mus... | |
Voir Les Yeux Fermes : Arts, Chamanismes Et Thera... 100 Masterpieces of Painting This sumptuous new book reveals more than 300 fabric "paintings" made and worn by the women of the Kuna, a tribe of indians that live on the coral islands off Panama's Atlantic coast. Lively, varied, original and full of humor, Mola art has an astonishing relationship with tradition but in many ways looks contemporary and is prized by museums and private collectors throughout the world. The lavish images reveal the setting, lifestyle, gestures and beauty of the Kuna women practising their art. French anthropologist Claude Lévi-Strauss has praised Michel Perrin's brilliant demonstration of the links between Mola textile art and Kuna ritual and body decoration. Perrin depicts the significant events that took place during his field research and shares with us his discussions with the Kuna women and their opinions about techniques and aesthetics. The book also includes excerpts from myths and traditional accounts about the rituals, animals, plants, and objects that have stimulated the imagination and inspired the Kuna women to create these magnificent design
This book presents over 300 masterpieces of textile art made and worn by women of the Kuna tribe living on coral isles off Panama's Atlantic coast. Lively, varied, original and full of wit, molas remain rooted in tradition yet appear amazingly comtemporary. They are now prized by museums and private collectors throughout the world. This illustrated book reveals the lifestyle, behavior and beauty that underpin Kuna women's creativity. Michel Perrin's brillant demonstration of the links between molas and other aspects of Kuna culture such as oral literature and body decoration has been praised by French anthropologist Claude Levi-Strauss. Also featured are Perrin's discussions with Kuna women during his field trips, revealing their opinions on techniques and artistic values. In addition, the book includes excerpts from myths and traditional accounts of the rituals, animals, plants and objects that inspire the women's designs for their magnificent molas.
Magnificent Molas : The Art of the Kuna Indians General
| ISBN | 9782080136749 |
| Fiction/Non-Fiction | Non-Fiction |
| Publisher | Flammarion |
| Pages | 204 |
| List Price | $45.00 |
| Author | Perrin, Michel |
| Publication Date | 03/01/2000 |
| Release Status | In Print |
| Format | Hardcover |
| Language | English |
| Measurements | Height: 11.5 Inches (US)Width: 11.5 Inches (US)Thickness: 1 Inches (US)Unit Weight: 3.55 Pounds (US) |
This sumptuous new book reveals more than 300 fabric "paintings" made and worn by the women of the Kuna, a tribe of indians that live on the coral islands off Panama's Atlantic coast. Lively, varied, original and full of humor, Mola art has an astonishing relationship with tradition but in many ways looks contemporary and is prized by museums and private collectors throughout the world. The lavish images reveal the setting, lifestyle, gestures and beauty of the Kuna women practising their art. French anthropologist Claude Lévi-Strauss has praised Michel Perrin's brilliant demonstration of the links between Mola textile art and Kuna ritual and body decoration. Perrin depicts the significant events that took place during his field research and shares with us his discussions with the Kuna women and their opinions about techniques and aesthetics. The book also includes excerpts from myths and traditional accounts about the rituals, animals, plants, and objects that have stimulated the imagination and inspired the Kuna women to create these magnificent design
This book presents over 300 masterpieces of textile art made and worn by women of the Kuna tribe living on coral isles off Panama's Atlantic coast. Lively, varied, original and full of wit, molas remain rooted in tradition yet appear amazingly comtemporary. They are now prized by museums and private collectors throughout the world. This illustrated book reveals the lifestyle, behavior and beauty that underpin Kuna women's creativity. Michel Perrin's brillant demonstration of the links between molas and other aspects of Kuna culture such as oral literature and body decoration has been praised by French anthropologist Claude Levi-Strauss. Also featured are Perrin's discussions with Kuna women during his field trips, revealing their opinions on techniques and artistic values. In addition, the book includes excerpts from myths and traditional accounts of the rituals, animals, plants and objects that inspire the women's designs for their magnificent molas.
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