German immigrants of the nineteenth century left a distinctive mark on the lifestyles and vernacular architecture of Texas. In this first comprehensive survey of the art and artifacts of German Texans; Kenneth Hafertepe explores how their material culture was influenced by their European roots; how it was adapted to everyday life in Texas; and how it changed over timemdash;at different rates in different communities. The Material Culture of German Texans is about the struggle to become American while maintaining a distinctive cultural identity drawn from German heritage. Including materials from rural; small town; and urban settings; this masterful study covers pioneer generations in East Texas and the Hill Country; but also follows the story into the Victorian era and the early twentieth century. Houses and their furnishings; churches and cemeteries; breweries and businesses; and paintings and engravings fill the pages of this thorough; informative; and richly illustrated volume. Recent decades have seen a sharp increase of the study of vernacular architecture (which can range from traditional building to ethnic expressions to landscape ensembles) and an intensified study of American furniture and other decorative arts. Incorporating these vernacular and decorative arts methods and building on the works of cultural geographers; curators; and historians; The Material Culture of German Texans offers a definitive contribution that will inform visitors to the region as well as those who study its history and culture.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. A choice pick for Arizona history shelvesBy Midwest Book ReviewOne hundred black-and-white photographs illustrate New Deal Art in Arizona. an effectively researched historical chronicle of the photography. painting. and sculpture created under federal art patronage during the Great Depression era. From the photographic portraits of Americas internment camps by Japanese-American photographer Toyo Miyatake. to the murals of Native American artist Gerald Nailor. to how mankinds encroachment on Arizona wilderness affected landscape artworks of the era. New Deal Art in Arizona is a choice pick for Arizona history shelves.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Mainly for the scholar/art historianBy CustomerThis is a scholarly work with a lot of information about the art. the artists. the era. I would have liked more guidebook information; where and when the art still on public display can be viewed. I was also surprised that the only color illustration was on the dust jacket. especially in view of the price! A bit of a disappointment for this fan of New Deal art.
