TY  - BOOK
AU  - Govan, James L.
TI  - Art of the crèche: nativities from around the world 
SN  - 9781858944029
AV  - N8065 .G68 2007
U1  - 704.94856 22
PY  - 2007///
CY  - London, New York
PB  - Merrell
KW  - Govan, James L.
KW  - Crèches (Nativity scenes)
KW  - Crib in Christian art and tradition
KW  - Art
KW  - Private collections
KW  - fast
N1  - 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
N2  - 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
ER  -