Spanish New Mexico SetThe Spanish Colonial Arts Society Collection |
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| Editor:
| Pierce, Donna
Weigle, Marta |
| Series title: | Spanish New Mexico Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-89013-311-8 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 1996 |
| Publisher: | Museum of New Mexico Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $60.00 |
Book Description:
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Founded in 1925 in Santa Fe, the Spanish Colonial Arts Society has become central to the collection and promotion of traditional Hispanic arts in New Mexico. Its extraordinary collection of some twenty-five hundred objects, both secular and religious, comprises the finest of its kind. Serving as the Society's 'museum on paper' this exceptional two-volume set includes vividly illustrated essays on New World santos, furniture, straw appliqué, tinwork, and textiles. Essays on historical...
More DescriptionFounded in 1925 in Santa Fe, the Spanish Colonial Arts Society has become central to the collection and promotion of traditional Hispanic arts in New Mexico. Its extraordinary collection of some twenty-five hundred objects, both secular and religious, comprises the finest of its kind. Serving as the Society's 'museum on paper' this exceptional two-volume set includes vividly illustrated essays on New World santos, furniture, straw appliqué, tinwork, and textiles. Essays on historical arts, the revival period, Spanish Market, and contemporary masters of traditional Spanish arts record the development of this historic collection from the early Spanish New Mexicans to today's working craftsman. Books with slipcase.