Makers : a history of American studio craft /

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Here is the first comprehensive survey of modern craft in the United States. The book follows the development of studio craft--objects in fiber, clay, glass, wood, and metal--from its roots in 19th-century reform movements to the rich diversity of expression at the end of the 20th century. Keeping a...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Koplos, Janet
Corporate Author: Center for Craft, Creativity & Design
Other Authors: Metcalf, Bruce, 1949-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Chapel Hill : University of North Carolina Press, ©2010.
Subjects:
1800-1999
Decorative arts > United States > History > 19th century.
Decorative arts > United States > History > 20th century.
Art, American > 19th century.
Art, American > 20th century.
Arts décoratifs > États-Unis > Histoire > 19e siècle.
Arts décoratifs > États-Unis > Histoire > 20e siècle.
Art américain > 19e siècle.
Art américain > 20e siècle.
CRAFTS & HOBBIES > Folkcrafts.
ART > Folk & Outsider Art.
Art, American
Decorative arts
United States
History
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Preface; 1 THE ROOTS OF STUDIO CRAFT; 2 1900-1909: HANDWORK AND INDUSTRIALIZATION; 3 1910-1919: UPHEAVALS; 4 1920-1929: BOOM TIME IN A CONSUMERIST SOCIETY; 5 1930-1939: INDUSTRIAL DESIGN VERSUS HANDCRAFT; 6 1940-1949: NEW OPPORTUNITIES; 7 1950-1959: THE SECOND REVIVAL OF CRAFTS; 8 1960-1969: YOUTH CULTURE, COUNTERCULTURE, MULTICULTURE; 9 1970-1979: ORGANIZATIONS AND PROFESSIONALS; 10 1980-1989: MONEY AND IMAGES; 11 1990-1999: MASTERY AS MEANING; Notes; Acknowledgments; Index.

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