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The Boats of Malta - The Art of the Fishermen
Desmond Morris
The Boats of Malta - The Art of the Fishermen
Desmond Morris
This book sets out to record one of the major art forms of the Maltese Islands - the painted fishing boats. Each boat is a work of art. It would function just as well if it were painted an overall grey, but instead it displays a complex pattern of bright colours. Each boat has a unique pattern of colours and yet it remains unmistakably Maltese. Studying the complex variations of these colours reveals that each boat-owner is not only a practical fisherman but also an artist. So this book is a study of a local art form that adorns the coastline of Malta and that has done so for many years. It is also a record of the design and history of these boats.
Media | Books Hardcover Book (Book with hard spine and cover) |
Released | June 30, 2016 |
ISBN13 | 9789995748456 |
Publishers | FARAXA Publishing |
Pages | 128 |
Dimensions | 216 × 279 × 13 mm · 707 g |
Language | English |
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