Village of Painters: Narrative Scrolls from West Bengal by Frank J. Korom (Engli

Description: Village of Painters: Narrative Scrolls from West Bengal by Frank J. Korom Documents a type of folk art in West Bengal, India, that combines traditional narrative scroll painting with singing and storytelling. This title depicts the life and work of modern day artists who have reinvigorated their folk art by depicting contemporary social issues. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Documents a type of folk art in West Bengal, India, that combines traditional narrative scroll painting with singing and storytelling. Depicts the life and work of modern day artists who have reinvigorated their folk art by depicting contemporary social issues. Author Biography FRANK J. KOROM is Associate Professor of Religion and Anthropology at Boston University. He has published several books, and his work has appeared in such journals as Asian Folklore Studies, Western Folklore, and Journal of South Asian Literature. Review This attractive and accessible volume...features color photographs...of picture scrolls (pat) produced by scroll painters (patua) from the village of Naya in west Bengal.... This is a visually charming book that helps us meet the painters where they are today. Highly recommended for undergraduate and graduate libraries. Details ISBN0890134898 Author Frank J. Korom Short Title VILLAGE OF PAINTERS Pages 119 Publisher Museum of New Mexico Press Language English Photographer Paul J. Smutko ISBN-10 0890134898 ISBN-13 9780890134894 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 745.095 Illustrations Yes Year 2006 Publication Date 2006-09-30 Imprint Museum of New Mexico Press Subtitle Narrative Scrolls from West Bengal Place of Publication New Mexico Country of Publication United States Residence MA, US DOI 10.1604/9780890134894 Audience General/Trade AU Release Date 2006-09-01 NZ Release Date 2006-09-01 US Release Date 2006-09-01 UK Release Date 2006-09-01 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:3340765;

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