Author :
Publisher : Pomegranate Communications
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,78 MB
Release : 1989
Category : Costume
ISBN : 9780876544440
Guatemala is one of the few places on earth where traditional textile arts from ancient cultures survive: Mayan spinners and weavers still produce the traditional motifs developed by their ancestors, but modern dyes add brilliant, luminous color to their textiles. This book presents 150 superb photographs by Gianni Vecchiato, providing a magnificent view of the textiles people, and daily life of Guatemala. It is truly a feast for the eye and spirit.
Author : Joaquín Muñoz
Publisher :
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 20,45 MB
Release : 1952
Category : Guatemala
ISBN :
Author : Roger Dendinger
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 117 pages
File Size : 22,67 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Central America
ISBN : 143810507X
- Information-packed volumes provide comprehensive overviews of each nation's people, geography, history, government, economy, and culture - Abundant full-color illustrations guide the reader on a voyage of discovery - Maps reflect current political boundaries
Author : Deborah Chandler
Publisher : Schiffer + ORM
Page : 299 pages
File Size : 27,99 MB
Release : 2019-04-05
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1507302738
The vibrant character of Guatemala is most visible in its handwoven textiles, which are still in everyday use and readily available in native markets all over the country. A Textile Traveler's Guide to Guatemala is an excellent resource for discovering artisans, markets, shops, and those storied regional textile traditions. Geared to independent-minded travelers, this guide presents the safest and most accessible methods of travel, where and when to go, where to stay, and what to eat. Expert advice helps the traveler know what to look for, how to distinguish high-quality work, and how to bargain intelligently and ethically. With abundant photographs, this guide celebrates the color, joy, and energy of folklife in Guatemala.
Author : Deborah Chandler
Publisher : Schiffer + ORM
Page : 355 pages
File Size : 30,20 MB
Release : 2015-09-01
Category : History
ISBN : 1507302541
Against the backdrop of Guatemala, this book presents portraits of artisans working in the ancient traditions of the Maya paired with insights into the creation of the textiles and the events that have affected their work. Weaving, spinning, and basket making have sustained the Maya economically and culturally against the pressures of change and a 36-year civil war that decimated their population. Their persistence in continuing traditional art has created some of the loveliest, most colorful textiles the world has ever known. Artisans share their personal histories, hopes, and dreams along with the products of their hands and looms. Their stories show determination in the face of unimaginable loss and hardship which instill an appreciation for the textiles themselves and for the strong people who create them.
Author : Kari Schuetz
Publisher : Bellwether Media
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 33,76 MB
Release : 2011-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 160014618X
"Developed by literacy experts for students in grades three through seven, this book introduces young readers to the geography and culture of Guatemala"--Provided by publisher.
Author : Taylor Fuller
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 26,64 MB
Release : 2020-05-05
Category : Photography
ISBN : 1452184089
Take a colorful tour of 500 eye-poppingly brilliant spots around the world with The Rainbow Atlas. Spanning natural phenomena, architectural wonders, art installations, and more, the contents of this book range from the pink salt lakes of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula to the eye-catching home façades of Cobh, Ireland. Spectacularly colorful and packed with dreamy photographs, The Rainbow Atlas introduces readers to the most vibrant landmarks the world has to offer. • Entries offer surprising facts and expert advice on when to visit these surreal settings. • Provides readers with hours of inspiration for their future adventures • Explore and learn about places like China's Rainbow Mountains and the colorful streets of Cape Town. The Rainbow Atlas is organized by longitude, creating fun and unexpected juxtapositions. Paired with stunning photographs of each location, The Rainbow Atlas advises readers of the best time of year to visit each spot and explains the particularities of each riotous rainbow locale. • Spectacularly colorful and packed with dreamy rainbow content • The perfect and unique book for adventure seekers, color enthusiasts, photographers, rainbow chasers, travel addicts, and explorers everywhere • Add it to your collection of books like Atlas Obscura: An Explorer's Guide to the World's Hidden Wonders by Joshua Foer, Dylan Thuras, and Ella Morton; The Bucket List: 1000 Adventures Big & Small by Kath Stathers; and The Secret Lives of Color by Kassia St Clair
Author : Wallace Thompson
Publisher :
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 40,84 MB
Release : 1926
Category : Central America
ISBN :
Author : Margot Blum Schevill
Publisher :
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 31,24 MB
Release : 1993-12
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN :
Informative and beautifully illustrated.... It is both a detailed anthropological study, which delves into aspects of Mayan culture and examines historical and sociological forces brought to bear on Mayan communities of Guatemala, and a catalog of the stunning collections, containing descriptions of techniques, dying processes, and textile production. -- Booklist
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 50,68 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Guatemala
ISBN :
