{"product_id":"art-of-the-creche-nativities-from-around-the-world-9781858945019","title":"Art of the Creche: Nativities from Around the World","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArt of the Creche: Nativities from Around the World\u003c\/strong\u003e by Govan, James L.. flexibound edition. ISBN: 9781858945019.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most enduring and universal Christmas traditions is the creche, or the Nativity scene: a representation of the story of Christs birth. This beautifully illustrated book - now available in a perfect gift-size edition - reveals the worldwide appeal and custom of the creche and the diversity of creative expression displayed in this art form. James L. Govan, a foremost collector of creches, insightfully interprets more than 100 nativities and explains the origins of the artists works. From the Makonde in Tanzania to the Wichi in northern Argentina and the Asmats in Indonesia, the indigenous cultures of more than 70 countries are represented, and the collection is far from restricted to the work of Christian artists: the creches include examples made by Muslim, Taoist, Buddhist and Jewish artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Merrell Publishers Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45213345677365,"sku":"ByrdShop_1858945011","price":59.72,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781858945019_76c8f7fb-dd06-4b42-9d9b-34f47a0aced7.jpg?v=1779913585","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/art-of-the-creche-nativities-from-around-the-world-9781858945019","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}