Adamson, Glenn
Fewer, Better Things: The Hidden Wisdom of Objects
- ISBN 13:
- 9781526615527
- author:
- Adamson, Glenn
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 centimetres (0.23 kg
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Anthropology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 2 working days
Description
Things matter, and in a world where digital convenience often takes precedence, it's easy to lose touch with the beauty and value of well-designed objects. Glenn Adamson, former director of the Museum of Arts and Design in New York, explores the role of the well-designed object in the digital age, highlighting the importance of raw materials, tools, design, and technique in producing objects of beauty and utility. In this thoughtful meditation, Adamson invites us to reconnect with the physical world and its objects, to appreciate the care and attention that goes into creating things that are both functional and beautiful. A timely and passionate case for the value of craftsmanship, Fewer, Better Things is a delightful exploration of the many forms of craft and the ways in which they intersect with our lives. By examining the world of objects and the people who create them, Adamson offers a nuanced and engaging exploration of the role of craft in our lives, and the ways in which it can enrich our understanding of the world around us.
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