Almost Lost Arts (Hardcover)

This book is a celebration of tactile beauty and a tribute to human ingenuity. In-depth profiles tell the stories of 20 artisans who have devoted their lives to preserving traditional techniques. Gorgeous photographs reveal these craftspeople's studios, from Oaxaca to Kyoto and from Milan to Tennessee. Two essays explore the challenges and rewards of engaging deeply with the past. With an elegant three-piece case and foil stamping, this rich volume will be an inspiration to makers, collectors, and history lovers.

General

Imprint:	Chronicle Books
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	September 2019
Authors:	Emily Freidenrich
Contributors:	Narayan Khandekar • Margaret Shepherd
Dimensions:	286 x 210 x 26mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Cloth over boards
Pages:	208
ISBN-13:	978-1-4521-7020-6
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > The arts: general issues > General Books > Professional & Technical > Other technologies > General Books > Health, Home & Family > Handicrafts > Rural crafts Books > Arts & Architecture > History of art / art & design styles > Art styles not limited by date > General
LSN:	1-4521-7020-7
Barcode:	9781452170206

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