Nativity: Créches of the World
This book showcases a wide variety of Nativity sets that display multi-cultural artistic interpretations of the true meaning of Christmas. Artisans from more than forty countries on five continents are represented, each with beautiful expressions of the greatest story ever told, often with photographs from the country of origin to accompany the artwork. Whether sculpted in clay, carved from wood, painted, woven, or cast, these Créches from around the world are sure to enhance holiday celebrations and illustrate the universality of the Christmas message.
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Nativity: Créches of the World
This book showcases a wide variety of Nativity sets that display multi-cultural artistic interpretations of the true meaning of Christmas. Artisans from more than forty countries on five continents are represented, each with beautiful expressions of the greatest story ever told, often with photographs from the country of origin to accompany the artwork. Whether sculpted in clay, carved from wood, painted, woven, or cast, these Créches from around the world are sure to enhance holiday celebrations and illustrate the universality of the Christmas message.
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Nativity: Créches of the World

Nativity: Créches of the World

by Leslie Piña
Nativity: Créches of the World

Nativity: Créches of the World

by Leslie Piña

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Overview

This book showcases a wide variety of Nativity sets that display multi-cultural artistic interpretations of the true meaning of Christmas. Artisans from more than forty countries on five continents are represented, each with beautiful expressions of the greatest story ever told, often with photographs from the country of origin to accompany the artwork. Whether sculpted in clay, carved from wood, painted, woven, or cast, these Créches from around the world are sure to enhance holiday celebrations and illustrate the universality of the Christmas message.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780764312120
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
Publication date: 08/29/2000
Series: Schiffer Books for Collectors Series
Pages: 144
Product dimensions: 8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Leslie Piña, Ph.D., is a well-known authority and author of numerous books on twentieth-century decorative arts and design.
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