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The Greek Chest (English language edition) (Hardcover)
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The Greek Chest (English language edition) (Hardcover)
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For many centuries, chests were the only items 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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