Creature fady. Perceptions and understandings of the animal kingdom in Malagasy fady and folklore.
by Tom Van Herrewege
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About the Book
Perceptions and understandings of the animal kingdom in Malagasy fady and folklore. An artist's book that explores animal associated taboo's in Madagascar. The book contains eight artwork's that respond to these taboo's, accompanying texts to describe each idea and also texts that describe the bizarre happenings on this very unusual research trip. This book also provides a strong message that emphasize's the importance of conserving the flora and fauna of this unique island.
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Features & Details
- Primary Category: Arts & Photography Books
- Additional Categories Nature / Wildlife, Fine Art
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Project Option: Standard Portrait, 7.75×9.75 in, 20×25 cm
# of Pages: 38 -
Isbn
- Softcover: 9781388775964
- Publish Date: Oct 10, 2014
- Language English
- Keywords Natural History, Animals, Madagascar, Taboo
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About the Creator
Tom Van Herrewege
Leicestershire, England.
My work is inspired by the incredible diversity of animals' physical forms. I am interested in man’s and my own individual interpretation of this throughout history and the ways in which the animal kingdom is perceived through different aspects of culture. It is the variety in our perception and logic that is formed from experiencing the animal form and how this is embellished within cultures that drives my practice. Recent projects have taken me to places across the world to understand closer unique perceptions of wild animals within their own environments and from the indigenous people and settlers that share these places.