false http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1223629539m/1249899.jpg 1249899 1 Prized by collectors worldwide, Oaxacan crafts are among the most popular forms of folk art today. This celebration of Mexican ceramics combines a gallery of more than one hundred stunning photographs with an insightful text that illuminates the artistry and the artists--all of whom are women. The fanciful, brightly colored works spring from the rich imaginations of rural women drawing on enduring religion, mythology, and themes from their everyday lives. <I>Oaxacan Ceramics</I> tells the remarkable story of six of the most renowned artisans who live and work in villages near the city of Oaxaca. Their exuberant, whimsical creations range from the fantastic to the religious, including mermaids, angels, Zapotec creatures, figures of Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo, vases, candle holders, and decorative plates--all finely crafted and distinctly colored. <I>Oaxacan Ceramics</I> paints an extraordinary portrait of a vibrant culture and its art. 1238643 1 3 2000 Oaxacan Ceramics: Traditional Fold Art by Oaxacan Women total:1|5:1| 1 5 2 0 5 0 false false Mon Nov 03 13:25:42 -0800 2008 Mon Nov 03 13:25:42 -0800 2008 0 0 false false Fri Jun 22 13:27:59 -0700 2007 Fri Jun 22 13:27:59 -0700 2007 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=1249899