{"product_id":"painting-stories-1","title":"Painting Stories","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePainting Stories\u003c\/em\u003e explores the accomplishments, struggles, and livelihoods of traditional artisans in Raghurajpur, a village known for its \u003ci\u003epatta chitra\u003c\/i\u003e painters. In this collection, Helle Bundgaard weaves thirty years of observations and experiences into a tapestry of stories, which together present a poignant image of the lives of Indian craft makers and their personal connections to the art that they create.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe painters’ stories are situated in a rich cultural environment and steeped in social relations. For them, painting is more than a livelihood or an aesthetic expression – it is a way of life.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePainting Stories\u003c\/i\u003e is a window into a part of our world rarely seen, reminding us of both our rich diversity and our shared humanity. Written with the painters, students, and laypersons in mind, the book includes a discussion of ethnographic storytelling and resources for ethnographic writing, as well as color photographs that bring the stories to life. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"By Helle Bundgaard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43575287382198,"sku":"9781487527327","price":39.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0251\/4980\/0541\/files\/9781487527327_d3701ca9-8d52-400a-9f06-c3e43a26dd04.jpg?v=1727457455","url":"https:\/\/combined-academic.myshopify.com\/products\/painting-stories-1","provider":"Combined Academic Publishers - Mare Nostrum Group","version":"1.0","type":"link"}