Gebundenes Buch

Seasons of Ceremonies

Rites and Rituals in Guatemala and Mexico

Fotograf: Frej, William

Beschreibung

"The seasons of life in Mexico and Guatemala are marked by colorful celebrations that are joyous, somber, sacred, and sometimes irreverent. With a history that goes back to ancient Maya forebears, these celebrations and rituals combine countless layers of history and storytelling. Every community commemorates its past and tells its story in a distinctive way. In [this book], these rites and rituals are illuminated in compelling imagery that puts you right into the middle of the actions. Starting with the early December celebrations of the Virgin Mary in Mexico's Yucatâan, the book chronicles feast days of patron saints in Chiapas, Mexico, and Rabinal, Guatemala; the Carnival celebrations before Lent; Holy Week before Easter; and finally the Day of the Dead in Oaxaca, Mexico. In total, 13 celebrations are illustrated." --

Autor

William Frej began his career as an architect. He later served as a career diplomat with the Agency for International Development, living in Nepal, India, Indonesia, Poland, Kazakhstan, Afghanistan and, most recently, Mexico, over a period of 34 years. Always with his camera at his side, he has been photographing indigenous people and their environments since the 1970s, documenting the changing lifestyles and architecture of many of the world's unique and ancient cultures. He lives in Santa Fe.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Museum of New Mexico Press
• Seitenzahl: 240
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. November 2021
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 259mm x 300mm x 30mm
• Gewicht: 1996g
• ISBN-13: 9780890136683
• ISBN-10: 0890136688
• Artikelnr.: 62268537