Arcadia Britannica : a modern British folklore portrait

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Label

Arcadia Britannica : a modern British folklore portrait

Title remainder

a modern British folklore portrait

Statement of responsibility

Henry Bourne ; introduction by Simon Costin ; foreword by Robin Muir

Creator

• Bourne, Henry

Subject

• Customs and Folklore
• Folklore -- Great Britain -- Pictorial works
• Portrait photography -- Great Britain

Genre

• Pictorial works

Language

eng

Summary

Folklore is a living cultural heritage. Folk beliefs, customs, and expressions link the past to the present and help us understand our specific cultures, as well as a shared humanity. Founded on pagan Celtic, Germanic and early Christian roots, British folklore, far from being a quaint anachronism, remains vibrant and relevant by adapting to new circumstances, with the folk (people), and the lore (stories) continually informing and influencing each other. Henry Bournes folklore portraits, shot in the wild at key events and festivals, take an affectionate look at the people from Morris dancers to practising witches and warlocks who shy away from a world increasingly disconnected from nature and those who actively celebrate a rich tradition that honours our connection with the seasons, the land and community

Cataloging source

StDuBDS

Dewey number

• 398'.0941'022
• 398'.0941'022
• 398'.0941'022
• 398.0941022

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary form

non fiction