Peasant Art In Sweden, Lapland And Iceland - Paperback

by Charles Holme (Author)

Peasant Art in Sweden, Lapland and Iceland is a book written by Charles Holme that explores the traditional art and crafts of the rural communities in these Scandinavian countries. The book is divided into three sections, each focusing on a specific region and its unique artistic traditions.The first section covers Sweden, where Holme examines the decorative arts of the peasant communities, including textiles, woodcarving, and metalwork. He also explores the influence of Swedish folk art on modern design.The second section focuses on Lapland, a remote region in northern Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Russia. Here, Holme delves into the distinctive art and crafts of the indigenous Sami people, including their reindeer-hide clothing, silver jewelry, and wooden utensils.The final section of the book looks at Iceland, where Holme explores the country's rich history of weaving, embroidery, and knitting. He also examines the unique architecture and decorative arts of Iceland's turf houses.Throughout the book, Holme provides detailed descriptions and illustrations of the various art forms, as well as insights into the cultural and historical context in which they were created. Peasant Art in Sweden, Lapland and Iceland is a fascinating exploration of the traditional art and crafts of these Scandinavian countries, and a valuable resource for anyone interested in folk art and design.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.