Extraordinary in the Ordinary

by Mary Hunt Kahlenberg and Museum of International Folk Art Staff

Book Overview

Incorporating European embroideries, African weavings, kites and posters, hats and soft sculpture, hand tools, and many other items, this book celebrates the extraordinary originality of textiles and objects that people have created to adorn themselves and their homes for religious purposes and to express their thoughts, feelings, hopes and dreams. The 250 works depicted were sought out and assembled by Lloyd Cotsen, former chairman of the Neutrogena...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0810913968
• ISBN13: 9780810913967
• Release Date: September 1998
• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 4.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 9.5" x 12.3"
• Grade Range: Grade 8 to Postsecondary