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Crafting America: Artists and Objects, 1940 to Today,Used
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Craft is a diverse, democratic art form practiced by Americans of every gender, age, ethnicity, and class. Crafting America traces this expansive range of skilled making in a variety of forms, from ceramics and wood to performance costume and communitybased practice. In exploring the intertwining of craft and American experience, this volume reveals how artists leverage their craft to realize the values of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.Accompanying an exhibition of the same title organized by Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Crafting America features contributions from scholars that illuminate crafts relationship to ritual and memory, personal independence, abstraction, and Native American histories. The richly illustrated catalog sectionwith more than a hundred color images accompanied by lively commentarypresents a vivid picture of American craft over the past eight decades, offering fresh insights on the relationships between objects.Building upon recent advances in craft scholarship and encouraging more inclusive narratives, Crafting America presents a bold statement on the vital role of craft within the broader context of American art and identity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Crafting America: Artists and Objects, 1940 to Today'? A: The main theme of 'Crafting America' is to explore the diverse and democratic nature of craft as an art form, highlighting how it reflects the American experience across various demographics.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Crafting America' is Jen Padgett.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Crafting America'? A: The book contains 208 pages.
- Q: Is this book a catalog for an exhibition? A: Yes, 'Crafting America' serves as a catalog for an exhibition organized by the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.
- Q: When was 'Crafting America' published? A: The book was published on January 29, 2021.
- Q: What kind of illustrations can I expect in this book? A: The book features a richly illustrated section with more than a hundred color images, alongside commentary that provides insights into American craft.
- Q: Does 'Crafting America' include contributions from other scholars? A: Yes, the book includes contributions from various scholars who discuss craft's relationship to themes like ritual, memory, and cultural history.
- Q: Is 'Crafting America' suitable for anyone interested in art? A: Yes, the book is suitable for anyone interested in art, particularly those interested in craft, American culture, and art history.
- Q: What are the key topics discussed in 'Crafting America'? A: Key topics include the relationship between craft and personal independence, ritual, memory, abstraction, and Native American histories.