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Sacred to the Touch: Nordic and Baltic Religious Wood Carving (New Directions in Scandinavian Studies),Used
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With nearmythical forests of birch and pine, the Nordic and Baltic countries boast a rich tradition of religious wood carving that is in many ways emblematic of their cultures. Sacred to the Touch examines the spiritual and intellectual projects of six twentieth and twentyfirstcentury artists who have adapted and revitalized this tradition. Through interviews and analyses, folklorist Thomas A. DuBois explores the notions of continuity with the past that these artists seek to express through their art, examining the forest church of late Finnish artist Eva Ryynnen, the carvings of Norwegian Americans Phillip Odden and Else Bigton that decorate a planned replica of a stave church in Southern California, the medieval Catholicrooted work of Lutheran Sister Lydia Mariadotter (Swedish), the grave markers and roadside figures of Algimantas Sakalauskas (Lithuanian), and the merging of Lutheran and preChristian traditions by Lars Levi Sunna (Smi). With color photographs and detailed descriptions, Sacred to the Touch reveals the interplay of tradition with personal and communal identity that characterize modern religious carving in Northern Europe.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Sacred to the Touch'? A: The main theme of 'Sacred to the Touch' is the exploration of Nordic and Baltic religious wood carving traditions and their relevance in contemporary art, focusing on the work of modern artists who have adapted these traditions.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Sacred to the Touch' is Thomas A. DuBois, a folklorist who analyzes the spiritual and cultural significance of wood carving in Northern Europe.
- Q: What kind of content can I expect in this book? A: The book includes interviews, analyses, color photographs, and detailed descriptions of the works of various artists, as well as discussions on the continuity of traditions in modern religious carving.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Sacred to the Touch' contains 216 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'Sacred to the Touch' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Sacred to the Touch' published? A: 'Sacred to the Touch' was published on December 19, 2017.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, 'Sacred to the Touch' is suitable for academic research, especially in fields related to art history, folklore, and cultural studies, due to its detailed analysis and scholarly insights.
- Q: Does this book include illustrations? A: Yes, 'Sacred to the Touch' includes color photographs that visually represent the wood carvings and the artists' work discussed in the text.
- Q: What cultures are explored in 'Sacred to the Touch'? A: The book explores the religious wood carving traditions of Nordic and Baltic cultures, including influences from Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish, and Lithuanian artists.
- Q: Is there any information on the techniques used in wood carving? A: Yes, 'Sacred to the Touch' discusses the techniques and artistic approaches employed by the featured artists in their wood carving practices.