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History
on the Road
The Painted Carts of Sicily
Eric Hoffer Book Award
Notable Mention
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By
Marcella Croce and Moira F. Harris, with Preface by Mary
Taylor Simeti
120 pages, 95 black & white and four-color illustrations
2006, paperbound
ISBN 1-880654-32-6
Order Number: PP326
Price: $19.95 |
In Sicily,
decorated carts (carretti) pulled by horses and donkeys over country
paths are an important creative cultural expression. These carts
feature visions of the saints, Charlemagne, operatic scenes, and
the histories of Napoleon, Columbus, Cortez, and even Mussolini.
The authors examine the history, culture and use of these carts,
as well as the generations of artisans who decorated them. They
include who owned them, which museums have the best examples,
where to buy the carts and over 100 vintage black and white and
fourcolor illustrations giving the best examples of these pieces
of art.
This
title has been selected for the Eric Hoffer Book Award Notable
Mention Culture Book. Visit www.HofferAward.com
for more information.
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