Arts And Crafts Objects

Author : Imogen Hart
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2010-08-15
Category : Art
ISBN : STANFORD:36105215525838

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Arts and Crafts Objects by Imogen Hart Pdf

In this groundbreaking reassessment of the conventional understanding of a cohesive "Arts and Crafts" movement in Britain, Imogen Hart argues that a sophisticated mode of looking at decorative art developed in England during the second half of the nineteenth century. Bringing to light a significant number of little-known visual and textual sources, Arts and Crafts Objects insists that the history of British design between the 1830s and the 1910s is more complex and interwoven than concepts of clearly differentiated movements allow for. Reinvesting the objects with the original importance ascribed to them by their makers and users, this book places furniture, metalwork, tiles, vases, chintzes, carpets, and wallpaper at the center of a rigorous reassessment of the concept of "Arts and Crafts." The book offers radical new interpretations of the Arts and Crafts Exhibition Society and the homes of William Morris, alongside illuminating analyses of less familiar, but equally rich, contexts.

Author : M. Anna Fariello,Paula Owen
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Art
ISBN : 0810857014

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Objects and Meaning by M. Anna Fariello,Paula Owen Pdf

Throughout the 20th century, there were increasing numbers of artists who chose to work within a fine art aesthetic (i.e., expressive, communicative, innovative, unique) while simultaneously embracing qualities associated with craft production (i.e., intimacy, materiality, labor, ritual). At the periphery of their world loomed issues of status, gender, community, and economics. This fluid situation made for an exciting mix of ideas that helped perpetuate an ongoing debate within an art world no longer as monothematic as it appeared in print. Objects and Meaning expands upon a national conversation questioning how various academic disciplines and cultural institutions approach and assign meaning to artist-made objects in postmodern North America. Although most of the discourse since the mid 20th century revolved around the split between art and craft, the contributors to this collection of essays take a broader view, examining the historical, cultural, and theoretical perspectives that defined the parameters of that conversation. Their focus is on issues concerning works that appeared to 'cross over' from mainstream art to an amorphous and pluralistic aesthetic milieu that has yet to be defined. The essays collected for this volume, loosely organized into three groupings_Historical Contexts, Cultural Systems, and Theoretical Frames_contribute to a deeper understanding of the meaning of objects and how that meaning comes to be defined. Although the style of writing in this collection ranges from passionate conviction to cool observation with points of view from different professional backgrounds, each essay reflects original ideas introduced into the cultural dialogue during this period.

Author : Jo Lauria,Steve Fenton
Publisher : Potter Style
Page : 323 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Decorative arts
ISBN : 9780307346476

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Craft in America by Jo Lauria,Steve Fenton Pdf

Illustrated with 200 stunning photographs and encompassing objects from furniture and ceramics to jewelry and metal, this definitive work from Jo Lauria and Steve Fenton showcases some of the greatest pieces of American crafts of the last two centuries. Potter Craft

Author : Howard Risatti
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
Page : 586 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2009-12
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781458762009

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A Theory of Craft by Howard Risatti Pdf

What is craft? How is it different from fine art or design? In A Theory of Craft, Howard Risatti examines these issues by comparing handmade ceramics, glass, metalwork, weaving, and furniture to painting, sculpture, photography, and machine-made design from Bauhaus to the Memphis Group. He describes craft's unique qualities as functionality combined with an ability to express human values that transcend temporal, spatial, and social boundaries. Modern design today has taken over from craft the making of functional objects of daily use by employing machines to do work once done by hand. Understanding the aesthetic and social implications of this transformation forces us to see craft as well as design and fine art in a new perspective, Risatti argues. Without a way of understanding and valuing craft on its own terms, the field languishes aesthetically, being judged by fine art criteria that automatically deny art status to craft objects. Craft must articulate a role for itself in contemporary society, says Risatti; otherwise it will be absorbed by fine art or design and its singular approach to understanding the world will be lost. A Theory of Craft is a signal contribution to establishing a craft theory that recognizes, defines, and celebrates the unique blend of function and human aesthetic values embodied in the craft object.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:931340253

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Arts and Crafts Objects by Anonim Pdf

Author : Monica Penick,Christopher Long,Harry Ransom Center
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2019-01-01
Category : Design
ISBN : 9780300234985

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The Rise of Everyday Design by Monica Penick,Christopher Long,Harry Ransom Center Pdf

This fresh look at the Arts and Crafts Movement charts its origins in reformist ideals, its engagement with commercial culture, and its ultimate place in everyday households.

Author : Oscar Lovell Triggs
Publisher : Parkstone International
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2023-12-28
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781783103836

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The Arts & Crafts Movement by Oscar Lovell Triggs Pdf

“Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful.” This quote alone from William Morris could summarise the ideology of the Arts & Crafts movement, which triggered a veritable reform in the applied arts in England. Founded by John Ruskin, then put into practice by William Morris, the Arts & Crafts movement promoted revolutionary ideas in Victorian England. In the middle of the “soulless” Industrial Era, when objects were standardised, the Arts & Crafts movement proposed a return to the aesthetic at the core of production. The work of artisans and meticulous design thus became the heart of this new ideology, which influenced styles throughout the world, translating the essential ideas of Arts & Crafts into design, architecture and painting.

Author : Peter Korn
Publisher : Random House
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2015-02-05
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781473520684

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Why We Make Things and Why it Matters by Peter Korn Pdf

Why do we make things? Why do we choose the emotionally and physically demanding work of bringing new objects into the world with creativity and skill? Why does it matter that we make things well? What is the nature of work? And what is the nature of a good life? This January, whether you're honing your craft or turning your hand to a new skill, discover the true value in what it means to be a craftsman in a mass-produced world. Part memoir, part polemic, part philosophical reflection, this is a book about the process of creation. For woodworker Peter Korn, the challenging work of bringing something new and meaningful into the world through one's own efforts is exactly what generates authenticity, meaning, and fulfilment, for which many of us yearn. This is not a 'how-to' book in any sense, Korn wants to get at the 'why' of craft in particular, and the satisfaction of creative work in general, to understand its essential nature. How does the making of objects shape our identities? How do the products of creative work inform society? In short, what does the process of making things reveal to us about ourselves? Korn draws on four decades of hands-on experience to answer these questions eloquently in this heartfelt, personal and revealing book. 'If you are in the building trade or just love creating things as a hobby, you will find this book fascinating' The Sun

Author : Janice Helland
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2017-07-05
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781351570855

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"Craft, Community and the Material Culture of Place and Politics, 19th-20th Century " by Janice Helland Pdf

Craft practice has a rich history and remains vibrant, sustaining communities while negotiating cultures within local or international contexts. More than two centuries of industrialization have not extinguished handmade goods; rather, the broader force of industrialization has redefined and continues to define the context of creation, deployment and use of craft objects. With object study at the core, this book brings together a collection of essays that address the past and present of craft production, its use and meaning within a range of community settings from the Huron Wendat of colonial Quebec to the Girls? Friendly Society of twentieth-century England. The making of handcrafted objects has and continues to flourish despite the powerful juggernaut of global industrialization, whether inspired by a calculated refutation of industrial sameness, an essential means to sustain a cultural community under threat, or a rejection of the imposed definitions by a dominant culture. The broader effects of urbanizing, imperial and globalizing projects shape the multiple contexts of interaction and resistance that can define craft ventures through place and time. By attending to the political histories of craft objects and their makers, over the last few centuries, these essays reveal the creative persistence of various hand mediums and the material debates they represented.

Author : Victoria and Albert Museum
Publisher : Victoria & Albert Museum
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2005-03-08
Category : Design
ISBN : STANFORD:36105114180768

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International Arts and Crafts by Victoria and Albert Museum Pdf

Published to accompany the exhibition held at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, 17 March - 24 July 2005, Indianapolis Museum of Art, Indianapolis, 27 September - 22 January 2006, Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco, San Francisco, 18 March - 18 June 2006.

Author : Barbara Mayer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Art objects
ISBN : 1845131738

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In the Arts and Crafts Style by Barbara Mayer Pdf

Examining the different facets of the arts and crafts style, this title begins by exploring its European origins before proceeding to look at American classics, highlighting the work of designers such as Charles Voysey, Greene and Greene, Tiffany, and Charles Rohlfs.

Author : Paola Antonelli
Publisher : The Museum of Modern Art
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780870706110

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Objects of Design from The Museum of Modern Art by Paola Antonelli Pdf

Author : Emily Zilber
Publisher : Museum of Fine Arts Boston
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Art
ISBN : 0878468293

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Crafted by Emily Zilber Pdf

Redefining the boundaries of what we call craft Contemporary art and craft presents a profusion of paradoxes. It bridges ancient traditions and state-of-the-art technologies, cutting-edge concepts and enduring tenets about skilled making and beauty, and in so doing blurs the lines between art, craft, architecture and design. This pioneering publication brings together work by nearly 40 international artists, whose varied approaches are not only pushing but redefining the boundaries of what we call craft today. Author Emily Zilber investigates the role of new tools and materials, the connection between craft and performance, and the power of craft's interactions with space. Along the way, readers encounter a diverse group of works across a wide range of materials and practices, including 3-D printed ceramics, a dancelike performance with molten glass and a piano deconstructed to form jewelry that can surround or adorn the body. Enhanced with approachable text and abundant illustrations, Crafted invites readers to explore these stunning and surprising objects in flux.

Author : Glenn Adamson
Publisher : The Monacelli Press, LLC
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2020-10-27
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781580935739

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Objects: USA 2020 by Glenn Adamson Pdf

Objects: USA 2020 hails a new generation of artist-craftspeople by revisiting a groundbreaking event that redefined American art. In 1969, an exhibition opened at the Smithsonian Institution that redefined American art. Objects: USA united a cohort of artists inventing new approaches to art-making by way of craft media. Subsequently touring to twenty-two museums across the country, where it was viewed by over half a million Americans, and then to eleven cities in Europe, the exhibition canonized such artists as Anni Albers, Sheila Hicks, Wharton Esherick, Wendell Castle, and George Nakashima, and introduced others who would go on to achieve widespread art-world acclaim, including Dale Chihuly, Michele Oka Doner, J. B. Blunk, and Ron Nagle. Objects: USA 2020 revisits this revolutionary exhibition and its accompanying catalog--which has become a bible of sorts to curators, gallerists, dealers, craftspeople, and artists--by pairing fifty participants from the original exhibition with fifty contemporary artists representing the next generation of practitioners to use--and upend--the traditional methods and materials of craft to create new forms of art. Published to coincide with an exhibition of the same title at the renowned gallery R & Company, and featuring essays by some of the foremost authorities on craft at the intersection of art, including Glenn Adamson, curator and former director of the Museum of Arts & Design; James Zemaitis, curator and former head of twentieth-century design at Sotheby's; and Lena Vigna, curator of exhibitions at the Racine Art Musuem; an interview with Paul J. Smith, the cocurator of Objects: USA; archival photographs of the original exhibition and important historical works; and lush full-color images of contemporary works, Objects: USA 2020 is an essential art historical reference that traces how craft was elevated to the status of museum-quality art, and sets its trajectory forward.

Author : Suzanne Sliker,David Rudd
Publisher : Gibbs Smith
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 1586850520

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The Arts & Crafts Collector's Guide by Suzanne Sliker,David Rudd Pdf

Packed with insider information, this is the ultimate field guide for Arts and Crafts collectors interested in acquiring art pottery, furniture, metalworking, and lighting.