Arte Popular

Arte Popular features 100 pieces from Rex May's 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 collection's origins and significance• A visual treat for lovers of Mexican art, craft, and visual cultureThe Rex May Collection–bequeathed to the Mexican Museum by the legendary 39-Mile-Drive sign designer–demonstrates the dramatic power of folk art.This book is a companion to the opening of the Mexican Museum building in downtown San Francisco's Yerba Buena museum neighborhood. • This striking, gold-foil-bedecked hardcover makes a wonderful gift for artists and art fans everywhere.• Perfect for museum goers and fans of Mexican arts and crafts• The Mexican Museum has been a San Fran