New Mexican Furniture, 1600-1940, unfolds the rich history of furniture making in the Hispanic Southwest, examining its origins, survival, and revival. Authors Tayloer and Bokides meticulously analyze over 1,000 pieces, exploring the artisans' techniques, tools, materials, and the evolving trade technology. As cultural historians, they delve into the societal and cultural significance of the furniture, using it as a social document to understand the past. This definitive work, based on the Museum of International Folk Art's New Mexico Furniture History Project, features 300 photographs and stands as the most elaborate and comprehensive exploration of Hispanic furniture making in the region.
New Mexican Furniture, 1600-1940, unfolds the rich history of furniture making in the Hispanic Southwest, examining its origins, survival, and revival. Authors Tayloer and Bokides meticulously analyze over 1,000 pieces, exploring the artisans' techniques, tools, materials, and the evolving trade technology. As cultural historians, they delve into the societal and cultural significance of the furniture, using it as a social document to understand the past. This definitive work, based on the Museum of International Folk Art's New Mexico Furniture History Project, features 300 photographs and stands as the most elaborate and comprehensive exploration of Hispanic furniture making in the region.
Author: Lonn Taylor & Dessa Bokides
Publisher: Museum of New Mexico Press
Format: Hardcover
Condition: Used / Inscribed
