Mexican Cartonería

Paper, Paste, and Fiesta / Papel, Engrudo y Fiesta

Marta Turok, Leigh Ann Thelmadatter

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Schiffer Publishing Ltd
28 November 2019

Non-graphic art forms; Folk art; Popular culture

Mexico's love of celebration is well known, and cartoneria, a kind of papier-mache art, produces the objects that are essential to Mexican holidays and festivals, including Day of the Dead, Holy Week, and Christmas. Just about everyone knows what a pinata is, but few understand that it is part of an entire branch of traditional handcrafts. With more than 120 photos and bilingual English/Spanish text, here is the history of the craft, how it is woven through Mexican culture, and how the craft is growing and changing. Learn about the traditional objects made with the technique and their importance to Mexican culture. Look inside the studios of several artisans and consider not only the craft's strongholds in Mexico City and Celaya, Guanajuato, but also other areas in Mexico where it is expanding in creativity. A variety of artisans (more than 50 artists, museum directors, and other experts) help identify who the main drivers of this folk art are today, its relevance to modern Mexican culture, and where it is headed.

AUTHOR: Leigh Ann Thelmadatter has researched and apprenticed in the fields of Mexican handcrafts and folk art since moving to Mexico 15 years ago.

By: Leigh Ann Thelmadatter
Foreword by: Marta Turok
Imprint: Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 1.089kg
ISBN: 9780764358340
ISBN 10: 0764358340
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 28 November 2019
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Leigh Ann Thelmadatter has researched and apprenticed in the fields of Mexican handcrafts and folk art since moving to Mexico 16 years ago. www.creativehandsofmexico.org