9781452125916_DESCUBRE LA COLECCION REX MAY. Un ejemplo vibrante del poder de arte popular para infundir alegría y color a las rutinas y objetos de la vida cotidiana. May, un diseñador gráfico y dueño de una tienda en San Francisco, pasó décadas viajando por el mundo en busca de objetos de artesanía para su colección. Él era un apasionado de México, y regresó con frecuencia para reunirse con artistas locales y aumentar la colección de arte extensa que exhibió en su casa. Este libro bilingue presenta 100 de las objetas más impresionantes y entretenidas de la Colección Rex May, curadas y cuidadosamente fotografiadas por la fotógrafa Susan Burdick. Arte Popular es un tesoro visual de la artesanía mexicana, su color, su carácter y su arte. The Mexican Museum es el hogar de una de las colecciones de arte más grandes en Norteamérica que demuestren la riqueza y la complejidad de la cultura latinoamericana. -DISCOVER THE REX MY COLLECTION. A vibrant example of the power of folk art to infuse joy and color into the routines and objects of everyday life. May, a graphic designer and San Francisco shopkeeper, traveled the world over several decades to collect handcrafted artworks. He was especially passionate about Mexico, returning year after year to meet with local artists and add to the extensive collection of art on display in his home. This bilingual volume presents 100 of the most striking and playful artworks from the Rex May Collection, curated and lovingly photographed by photographer Susan Burdick. Arte Popular is a visual treasure trove of Mexican folk art, its color, its character, and its craft. The Mexican Museum is home to one of North America s largest collections of art showcasing the richness and complexity of Latino culture.(*_*)9781797209036_

Arte Popular features 100 pieces from Rex Mays extensive collection of exquisite hand-crafted objects from all over Mexico.

Coming from the reputable Mexican Museum, this volume demonstrates the dramatic power of folk art.

This bilingual volume provides a veritable treasure trove of discoveries for the curious reader.

Features bold and atmospheric photographs
Includes scholarly essays that delve into the collections origins and significance
A visual treat for lovers of Mexican art, craft, and visual culture

The Rex May Collectionbequeathed to the Mexican Museum by the legendary 39-Mile-Drive sign designerdemonstrates the dramatic power of folk art.

This book is a companion to the opening of the Mexican Museum building in downtown San Franciscos Yerba Buena museum neighborhood.

Perfect for museum goers and fans of Mexican arts and crafts
The Mexican Museum has been a San Francisco cultural destination and educational resource for 37 years, and became the only San Francisco affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution in 2012.
Youll love this book if you love books like Mexican Details by Joe P. Carr and Karen Witynski, Crafts of Mexico by Margarita de Orellana and Alberto Ruy Sanchez, and Masks of Mexico: Tigers, Devils, and the Dance of Life by Barbara Mauldin.

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ARTE POPULAR: THE MEXICAN MUSEUM. THE REX MAY COLLECTION OF MEXICAN FOLK ART.

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