Masters of Craft: 224 Artists in Fiber, Clay, Glass, Metal, and Wood (Hardcover)

This collection of 240 photographs depicts 224 of the twentieth century's top studio craft artists and designers working in fiber, clay, glass, metal, and wood. The photographs are by Paul J. Smith, Director Emeritus of the Museum of Arts and Design. Drawing on Smith's career of over fifty years as an arts administrator and curator, this book records his extensive interest in meeting art ists in their studios, as well as at con fer ences and national and international events. By reflecting his firsthand experience of the changing currents in twentieth-century craft, these images form a uniquely personal record that captures an important aspect of the history of the studio craft movement. Taken over a thirty-year period, these pho to graphs portray both the diversity and common threads of the craft movement, illustrating a community that shares knowl edge, friendships, and a passion for the handmade object.

General

Imprint:	Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	July 2015
Authors:	Paul J. Smith
Dimensions:	305 x 229 x 35mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	248
ISBN-13:	978-0-7643-4929-4
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Photography & photographs > Individual photographers Books > Arts & Architecture > History of art / art & design styles > From 1900 > General Books > Arts & Architecture > Photography & photographs > Photographic collections > Photographic portraits Promotions
LSN:	0-7643-4929-5
Barcode:	9780764349294

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