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- catalog abstract ""Transporting readers across centuries and continents, this volume presents masks from all over the world. 200 colorplates provide such stunning and diverse examples as an intricately carved coronation mask from Cameroon; an exquisite gold Egyptian mummy mask; colorful Mexican Day of the Dead masks; and breathtaking Noh theater masks from Japan." "Accompanying the photographs are essays tracing the functions of masks throughout history, written by scholars in the fields of art history, anthropology, decorative arts and design, and theater. John Nunley examines cross-cultural themes in his discussion of the origins of masks and their use in rituals. He also analyzes the phenomenon of men who "cross-dress" in masquerade, because women are not allowed to wear masks in many societies." "John Emigh and Lesley K. Ferris explore the role of masks in theater, whose roots lie in ritual performance. Cara McCarty looks at the ways in which masks are featured in the medium of film as well. But these artistic examples are not the only masks found in industrial societies. McCarty also discusses the proliferation of masks for physical protection, in areas such as military combat, sports competitions, and space exploration."--Jacket.".
- catalog contributor b11432768.
- catalog contributor b11432769.
- catalog contributor b11432770.
- catalog contributor b11432771.
- catalog contributor b11432772.
- catalog created "1999.".
- catalog date "1999".
- catalog date "1999.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "1999.".
- catalog description ""Transporting readers across centuries and continents, this volume presents masks from all over the world. 200 colorplates provide such stunning and diverse examples as an intricately carved coronation mask from Cameroon; an exquisite gold Egyptian mummy mask; colorful Mexican Day of the Dead masks; and breathtaking Noh theater masks from Japan." "Accompanying the photographs are essays tracing the functions of masks throughout history, written by scholars in the fields of art history, anthropology, decorative arts and design, and theater. John Nunley examines cross-cultural themes in his discussion of the origins of masks and their use in rituals. He also analyzes the phenomenon of men who "cross-dress" in masquerade, because women are not allowed to wear masks in many societies." "John Emigh and Lesley K. Ferris explore the role of masks in theater, whose roots lie in ritual performance. Cara McCarty looks at the ways in which masks are featured in the medium of film as well. But these artistic examples are not the only masks found in industrial societies. McCarty also discusses the proliferation of masks for physical protection, in areas such as military combat, sports competitions, and space exploration."--Jacket.".
- catalog description "Includes bibliographical references (p. 337-339) and index.".
- catalog description "Introduction / Cara McCarty, John W. Nunley -- Prehistory and origins / John W. Nunley -- Rites of passage / John W. Nunley -- Festivals of renewal / John W. Nunley -- Men as women / John W. Nunley -- Theater / John Emigh, Lesley K. Ferris, Cara McCarty -- Offense, defense / Cara McCarty.".
- catalog extent "344 p. :".
- catalog hasFormat "Masks.".
- catalog identifier "0810943794".
- catalog isFormatOf "Masks.".
- catalog issued "1999".
- catalog issued "1999.".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "New York : Abrams in association with The St. Louis Art Museum,".
- catalog relation "Masks.".
- catalog subject "391.4/34 21".
- catalog subject "GN419.5 .N85 1999".
- catalog subject "GN419.5 .N85 1999X".
- catalog subject "Masks Exhibitions.".
- catalog subject "Masks.".
- catalog tableOfContents "Introduction / Cara McCarty, John W. Nunley -- Prehistory and origins / John W. Nunley -- Rites of passage / John W. Nunley -- Festivals of renewal / John W. Nunley -- Men as women / John W. Nunley -- Theater / John Emigh, Lesley K. Ferris, Cara McCarty -- Offense, defense / Cara McCarty.".
- catalog title "Masks : faces of culture / John W. Nunley, Cara McCarty.".
- catalog type "Exhibition catalogs. fast".
- catalog type "text".