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Helliniki kasela (Greek language edition) (Greek, Hardcover)
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Helliniki kasela (Greek language edition) (Greek, Hardcover)
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For many centuries, chests were the only pieces of storage
furniture to be found in the Greek home. Highly valued as a
functional item, their connection with a wide range of everyday
events and the most important stations in a person's life (birth,
marriage and death) gave the chest, from a very early date, a
profound, symbolic meaning in the imagination of the Greek people.
The important functional role of the chest is apparent in its
decoration, which generally reflects beliefs and faith. These
beliefs differ from place to place, and this can be seen in the
different manner of decoration, which may also depend on general
historic and social circumstances and events, as well as the
artistic tradition of the region. Drawing on rich seams of Greek
folklore and the fruits of many years of field research in every
corner of Greece, the book offers an in-depth interpretation of the
wealth of decoration found on chests. Preface by Angelos
Delivorrias, Director of the Benaki Museum; Foreword by Ioanna
Papantoniou, President of the Peloponnesian Folklore Foundation.
Over 500 colour illustrations.
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