Folk art of Mexico (Metropolis books). Hardcover. Used. 

The origin of folk-art lies in the desire to beautify objects used in daily life and in religious cults and to give them a character of their own by using the various materials and handicraft skills available. 

As a result of many different influences which have all helped to determeine the character of Mexican folk-art, its forms of expression and extremely manifold. Whilst many motifs cna be traced back to the old Indian cultures, others either resulted from or were influenced by the Spanish conquest and the Christianization of Mexico. 

28 color plates reveal the wealth of this folk-art. and the introduction by Gerd Dorner gives the reader an interesting insight into te life and mentality of the people of Mexico. From dust-jacket.