| Tradiciones Nuevomexicanas: Hispano Arts and Culture of New Mexico Contributor(s): Montaño, Mary (Author) |
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ISBN: 0826321372 ISBN-13: 9780826321374 Publisher: University of New Mexico Press OUR PRICE: $31.46 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2001 Annotation: "Tradiciones Nuevomexicanas" is the first comprehensive overview of the folk arts of New Mexico from the sixteenth century to the present. Both religious and secular art are covered, and the author discusses festivals, music, and dance; theater, poetry, and storytelling; and foodways and the healing arts. The book begins with a useful overview of New Mexicos history and includes specialized chronologies, glossaries, bibliographies, videographies, discographies, and a list of recommended readings. Drawing on the expertise of dozens of noted scholars, recognized experts, and living artists, it distills the scholarly works and detailed studies found in monographs and single-subject books to create a narrative that is accessible to the general reader. In a state where the Nuevomexicano culture is under pressure to survive, especially in urban areas, readers will find this book critical in promoting pride and understanding in ones heritage among Nuevomexicano readers, and in promoting intercultural understanding and tolerance among non-Hispano readers. No student, scholar, or collector of the folk art for which New Mexico is known can do without this essential book. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Art | American - General - Art | Criticism & Theory - Art | Folk & Outsider Art |
| Dewey: 700.978 |
| LCCN: 00011474 |
| Physical Information: 1.01" H x 8.05" W x 10.07" (2.92 lbs) 384 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Southwest U.S. - Ethnic Orientation - Hispanic - Geographic Orientation - New Mexico |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Tradiciones Nuevomexicanas is the first comprehensive overview of the folk arts of New Mexico from the sixteenth century to the present. Both religious and secular art are covered, and the author discusses festivals, music, and dance; theater, poetry, and storytelling; and foodways and the healing arts. The book begins with a useful overview of New Mexico's history and includes specialized chronologies, glossaries, bibliographies, videographies, discographies, and a list of recommended readings. Drawing on the expertise of dozens of noted scholars, recognized experts, and living artists, it distills the scholarly works and detailed studies found in monographs and single-subject books to create a narrative that is accessible to the general reader. In a state where the Nuevomexicano culture is under pressure to survive, especially in urban areas, readers will find this book critical in promoting pride and understanding in one's heritage among Nuevomexicano readers, and in promoting intercultural understanding and tolerance among non-Hispano readers. No student, scholar, or collector of the folk art for which New Mexico is known can do without this essential book. |
Contributor Bio(s): Montano, Mary: - Mary Montaño has written extensively on the arts and culture of New Mexico for Hispanic, Impact, New Mexico, and El Palacio magazines, and the Albuquerque Journal and Albuquerque Tribune. She lives in Albuquerque. |