Folk Art from Bohemia, Moravia and Silesia

Description

Book Title: Lidove Umeni z Cech, Moravy a Slezska
Translation: Folk Art from Bohemia, Moravia and Silesia
Author: Jitka Stankova
Language(s): Czech
Published: Prague, Czech Republic – 1987
Format & Size: Hardcover w/ Dust Jacket – 9.5″ x 11″
Pages: 200 pages
Book Condition: Very Good Condition
Dust Jacket Condition: Good Condition – minor wear and small tears
Description: Beautiful book about the folk arts of these regions of the former Czechoslovakia. Book sections are labeled: Art for one day (i.e. wedding, Easter, Christmas), Art for every day (i.e., daily clothes, furniture), Art for Sunday & special days (i.e., fine clothing, church art), Art for show (i.e., fine embroidery, gold bonnets, pottery), and Art for joy (i.e., baked good, molds, toys). These sections show exceptional photographs of folk costumes, embroidery, wood carving, painting, weaving, handmade furniture, ceramics, religious art, jewelry, and more.