1947 CARLOS MERIDA TREASURY MEXICAN FOLKWAYS CUSTOMS MYTHS 180 PHOTOS & DRAWINGS

Description: Offering a 1947 FIRST EDITION of A TREASURY OF MEXICAN FOLKWAYS by FRANCES TOOR, and published by CROWN in NEW YORK. This volume measures approximately 9.375" X 7.25" X 2" and weighs around 2 LBS. Its 566 pages are filled with 100 BLACK & WHITE DRAWINGS by CARLOS MERIDA, 170 PHOTOGRAPHS, and 11 COLOR PLATES by CARLOS MERIDA. CARLOS MERIDA (December 2, 1891 – December 21, 1985) was a Guatemalan artist who was one of the first to fuse European modern painting to Latin American themes, especially those related to GUATEMALA and MEXICO. He was part of the Mexican muralism movement in subject matter but less so in style, favoring a non-figurative and later geometric style rather than a figurative, narrative style. Mérida is best known for canvas and mural work, the latter including elements such as glass and ceramic mosaic on major constructions in the 1950s and 1960s. One of his major works, 4000m2 on the Benito Juarez housing complex, was completely destroyed with the 1985 Mexico City earthquake, but a monument to it exists at another complex in the south of the city. An extensive listing of Mexican art, religious beliefs, ceremonies, folk arts, fiestas, holidays, music, dance, myths and folk tales. Included are over 100 songs in both Spanish and English which were never before published as well as local sayings and customs. Extensive photo spreads of various Mexican people throughout such as the indigenous Huichol are shown making sacred crafts and partaking in peyote ceremonies. Photos of Seri women of the Bahia are shown in traditional face paint and clothing with descriptions below. Other photos show Oaxacan and Michoacan hand made crafts, woven sombrero and sandal markets, various peoples and costumes during the Huejotzingo carnival, Mexico City, rural villages, and more. FRANCES TOOR was an American woman who dedicated her life to spending time in Mexico to learn the culture and customs, becoming a historian for the Western world. In the preface, Toor discusses the poor Western image of "poor and uneducated" immigrants and how that stereotype is sorely untrue which is why she seeks to write about the vastly diverse and rich cultural truths within the confines of Mexico itself. CONDITION: Cover shows scuffs and shelf wear typical for a book withdrawn from a school library; book has usual stamps and inserts for a library book; pages are clean and binding is tight; photos and illustrations are clear; colors are bold - see scans. SHIPPING: This hefty volume will be shipped domestically to the Lower 48 with tracking and insurance for $8.85.

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Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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