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Gablowski, Birgit (editor) - Der Souvenir: Erinnerung in Dingen Von Der Reliquie Zum Andenken. Anlasslich Der Ausstellung Der Souvenir

Title: Der Souvenir: Erinnerung in Dingen Von Der Reliquie Zum Andenken. Anlasslich Der Ausstellung Der Souvenir
Description: Frankfurt, Museum für Angewandte Kunst, 2006. Softcover. White illus. flexible boards with black and gold lettering; yellow/black end papers; 445 pp.; full of color photos. A bit heavy at 5 pounds (2.3 kilos) and will require extra postage. A fascinating study of memorabilia and souvenirs and their safe-keeping throughout history; text in German. Catalogue published to coincide with the exhibition held at Museum für Kommunikation Frankfurt, 29. Juni - 10. September 2006. "Things that recall memories have always been buoyant. It is as old as humanity itself to hold the memory of things and to carry them with us. With a look at detail, this beautifully-made volume deals with the history of the souvenir from the medieval relics to the kitsch of the globalized present. In addition, works by contemporary artists can be seen which deal with the subject. Nearly 1,500 years of memorial culture are scrutinized by scientists from various disciplines. VG but with art museum bar code on back cover and blind stamp on title page .

Keywords: History; Memorabilia; Art ; Memorabilia ; ;

Price: US$ 29.97 Seller: Kevin Mullen, Bookseller
- Book number: 107355

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