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Book Synopsis: Arte Popular features 100 pieces from Rex May's extensive collection of exquisite hand-crafted objects from all over Mexico. Coming from the reputable Mexican Museum, this volume demonstrates the dramatic power of folk art. This bilingual volume provides a veritable treasure trove of discoveries for the curious reader.
Features bold and atmospheric photographs. Includes scholarly essays that delve into the collection's origins and significance. A visual treat for lovers of Mexican art, craft, and visual culture.
The Rex May Collection–bequeathed to the Mexican Museum by the legendary 39-Mile-Drive sign designer–demonstrates the dramatic power of folk art. This book is a companion to the opening of the Mexican Museum building in downtown San Francisco's Yerba Buena museum neighborhood. This striking, gold-foil-bedecked hardcover makes a wonderful gift for artists and art fans everywhere. Perfect for museum goers and fans of Mexican arts and crafts.
The Mexican Museum has been a San Francisco cultural destination and educational resource for 37 years, and became the only San Francisco affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution in 2012. Add it to the shelf with books like Mexican Details by Joe P. Carr and Karen Witynski, Crafts of Mexico by Margarita de Orellana and Alberto Ruy Sanchez, and Masks of Mexico: Tigers, Devils, and the Dance of Life by Barbara Mauldin.
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Introducing Arte Popular: The Rex May Collection of Mexican Folk Art, a book that will transport you to the vibrant world of Mexican culture and craftsmanship. Immerse yourself in the beauty of 100 hand-crafted objects carefully selected from Rex May's extensive collection. Showcasing the dramatic power of folk art, this bilingual volume is a treasure trove of discoveries waiting to be made by the curious reader.
Feast your eyes on bold and atmospheric photographs that bring these exquisite art pieces to life. Dive deeper into the collection's origins and significance with scholarly essays, providing you with valuable insights into the rich cultural heritage of Mexico.
A visual treat for lovers of Mexican art, craft, and visual culture, this book is an absolute must-have. The Rex May Collection, bequeathed to the esteemed Mexican Museum, perfectly captures the spirit of folk art. As a companion to the grand opening of the Mexican Museum building in San Francisco's Yerba Buena museum neighborhood, this gold-foil-bedecked hardcover is also an exceptional gift for artists and art enthusiasts everywhere.
Are you a museum goer or a fan of Mexican arts and crafts? Look no further! Arte Popular is the perfect addition to your collection. The Mexican Museum, a cultural destination and educational resource for 37 years, proudly became the only San Francisco affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution in 2012. With its remarkable content and stunning visuals, Arte Popular is guaranteed to captivate and inspire you.
Don't miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of Mexican artistry. Add Arte Popular to your shelf alongside other captivating books such as Mexican Details by Joe P. Carr and Karen Witynski, Crafts of Mexico by Margarita de Orellana and Alberto Ruy Sanchez, and Masks of Mexico: Tigers, Devils, and the Dance of Life by Barbara Mauldin.
Experience the allure of Mexican folk art and explore the Rex May Collection. Get your copy of Arte Popular today and discover the beauty that lies within its pages!
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