Padgett, Jen

Crafting America: Artists and Objects, 1940s to Today

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ISBN 13:
9781682261521
author:
Padgett, Jen
format:
Paperback
publisher:
University of Arkansas Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2020
Pages:
312
Dimensions:
30.7 x 25.2 x 2.3 centimetres (1
Genre:
Arts & Photography, Art, Popular Culture,
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£37.10

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Crafting America: Artists and Objects, 1940 to Today

This comprehensive volume explores the diverse world of American craft, from ceramics and wood to performance costume and community-based practice. By examining the relationship between craft and American experience, it reveals how artists use their skills to express values such as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

Featuring over 100 color images accompanied by lively commentary, this richly illustrated catalog presents a vivid picture of American craft over the past eight decades. With contributions from leading scholars, Crafting America offers fresh insights into the relationships between objects and encourages more inclusive narratives in craft scholarship.

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