The Art Of Gaman: Arts And Crafts From The Japanese American Internment Camps 19421946

The Art Of Gaman: Arts And Crafts From The Japanese American Internment Camps 19421946

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In 1942, Executive Order 9066 Mandated The Incarceration Of 110,000 Japanese Americans, Including Men, Women, Children, The Elderly, And The Infirm, For The Duration Of The War. Allowed Only What They Could Carry, They Were Given Just A Few Days To Settle Their Affairs And Report To Assembly Centers. Businesses Were Lost, Personal Property Was Stolen Or Vandalized, And Lives Were Shattered. The Japanese Word Gaman Means Enduring What Seems Unbearable With Dignity And Grace. Imprisoned In Remote Camps Surrounded By Barbed Wire And Guarded By Soldiers With Machine Guns, The Internees Sought Courage And Solace In Art. Using Found Materials At First And Later What They Could Order By Catalog, They Whittled And Carved, Painted And Etched, Stitched And Crocheted. What They Created Is A Celebration Of The Nobility Of The Human Spirit Under Adversity. The Art Of Gaman Presents More Than 150 Examples Of Art Created By Internees, Along With A History Of The Camps.Reviews. . . Demonstrates The Poignancy Of The Internment Experience And The Strength Of The Human Spirit.Alaska Airlines Magazine

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  • Q: What is 'The Art of Gaman' about? A: 'The Art of Gaman' explores the artistic expressions of Japanese Americans during their internment in camps from 1942 to 1946. It highlights how they used art to endure their difficult circumstances with dignity and grace.
  • Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Art of Gaman' is Delphine Hirasuna.
  • Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'The Art of Gaman' is published in hardcover binding.
  • Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 128 pages.
  • Q: What condition is the used book in? A: 'The Art of Gaman' is offered as a used book in good condition.
  • Q: When was 'The Art of Gaman' published? A: 'The Art of Gaman' was published on October 1, 2005.
  • Q: What is the edition of this book? A: This book is the first edition of 'The Art of Gaman'.
  • Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'The Art of Gaman' falls under the category of Collections, Catalogs & Exhibitions.
  • Q: Does the book include any art examples? A: Yes, 'The Art of Gaman' presents over 150 examples of art created by internees during their time in the camps.
  • Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores themes of resilience, creativity, and the human spirit in the face of adversity.

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