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Art of the crèche : nativities from around the world / James L. Govan.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: London ; New York : Merrell, 2007.Description: 207 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cmISBN:
  • 9781858944029
  • 1858944023
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 704.94856 22
LOC classification:
  • N8065 .G68 2007
Contents:
A collector's journey : collecting stories -- Sign & symbol : nativity, incarnation, and Eucharist -- What child is this? : the evolution of artistic expression -- O come, all ye faithful : creche in time and place -- Robed in glory : costumes -- Heaven & nature abound : Flora and Fauna -- A joyful noise : musical expressions -- Gifts of the Magi : expressions of homage -- Tradition & innovation : creating creche -- Season of giving : acts of generosity -- All in the family : family legacies -- Making a difference : creches as instruments of social change -- A world of creches : seeing ourselves.
Summary: One of the most enduring and universal Christmas traditions is the creche or the Nativity scene: a representation of the story of Christ's birth. This book reveals the worldwide appeal and custom of the crèche and the diversity of creative expression displayed in this art form.
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Non-Fiction Non-Fiction Waimate Event Centre - Long term storage Non Fiction 704.94856 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Not For Loan Not for loan A00465555

Includes bibliographical references (page 207).

A collector's journey : collecting stories -- Sign & symbol : nativity, incarnation, and Eucharist -- What child is this? : the evolution of artistic expression -- O come, all ye faithful : creche in time and place -- Robed in glory : costumes -- Heaven & nature abound : Flora and Fauna -- A joyful noise : musical expressions -- Gifts of the Magi : expressions of homage -- Tradition & innovation : creating creche -- Season of giving : acts of generosity -- All in the family : family legacies -- Making a difference : creches as instruments of social change -- A world of creches : seeing ourselves.

One of the most enduring and universal Christmas traditions is the creche or the Nativity scene: a representation of the story of Christ's birth. This book reveals the worldwide appeal and custom of the crèche and the diversity of creative expression displayed in this art form.

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