(2005) Crafting Tradition: Oaxacan Wood Carvings, 2005. University of Iowa
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Abstract
This document is about the wood carvings from the Mexican state of Oaxaca in this exhibit are part of a growing worldwide trade in ethnic and tourist arts. Oaxacan wood carvings show how this international market can result in new artistic forms that straddle the border between popular craft and art. These brightly painted, whimsical creations are visually appealing to both art connoisseurs and the wider audience that appreciates handmade crafts exemplifying Mexican culture.
| Item Type: | Departmental Report |
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| Keywords: | Oaxacan Wood Carvings, Art, University of Iowa, Exhibit |
| Subjects: | Education > Higher education > Public four-year colleges and universities History and culture History and culture > Visual arts History and culture > Visual arts > Ethnic and folk art Recreation and tourism > Cultural resources |
| ID Code: | 40076 |
| Deposited By: | Margaret Barr |
| Deposited On: | 22 Feb 2022 14:00 |
| Last Modified: | 22 Feb 2022 14:00 |
| URI: | https://publications.iowa.gov/id/eprint/40076 |