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String, Felt, Thread: The Hierarchy Of Art And Craft In American Art-used
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String, Felt, Thread Presents An Unconventional History Of The American Art World, Chronicling The Advance Of Thread, Rope, String, Felt, And Fabric From The 'Low' World Of Craft To The 'High' World Of Art In The 1960S And 1970S And The Emergence Today Of A Craft Counterculture. In This Fullcolor Illustrated Volume, Elissa Auther Discusses The Work Of American Artists Using Fiber, Considering Provocative Questions Of Material, Process, And Intention That Bridge The Artcraft Divide.Drawn To The Aesthetic Possibilities And Symbolic Power Of Fiber, The Artists Whose Work Is Explored Hereeva Hesse, Robert Morris, Claire Zeisler, Miriam Schapiro, Faith Ringgold, And Othersexperimented With Materials That Previously Had Been Dismissed For Their Associations With The Merely Decorative, With 'Arts And Crafts,' And With 'Women'S Work.' In Analyzing This Shift And These Exceptional Artists' Works, Auther Engages Farreaching Debates In The Art World: What Accounts For The Distinction Between Art And Craft? Who Assigns Value To These Categories, And Who Polices The Boundaries Distinguishing Them?String, Felt, Thread Not Only Illuminates The Centrality Of Fiber To Contemporary Artistic Practice But Also Uncovers The Social Dynamicsincluding The Roles Of Race And Genderthat Determine How Art Has Historically Been Defined And Valued.
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- Q: What is 'String, Felt, Thread' about? A: 'String, Felt, Thread' explores the history of fiber arts in the American art world, highlighting the transition of materials like thread and fabric from craft to high art.
- Q: Who is the author of 'String, Felt, Thread'? A: The book is authored by Elissa Auther, who examines the role of fiber in contemporary artistic practices.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: The book discusses the materiality of fiber, the distinction between art and craft, and the social dynamics of race and gender in the art world.
- Q: How many pages does 'String, Felt, Thread' contain? A: 'String, Felt, Thread' has a total of 280 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'String, Felt, Thread' published? A: 'String, Felt, Thread' was published on December 21, 2009.
- Q: What kind of illustrations can I expect in this book? A: The book features full-color illustrations that complement the discussions on fiber art.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone new to the topic of fiber arts? A: Yes, 'String, Felt, Thread' is accessible for readers new to fiber arts while providing in-depth analysis for those familiar with the subject.
- Q: Does this book include discussions on specific artists? A: Yes, it discusses the works of notable American artists such as Eva Hesse, Robert Morris, and Faith Ringgold.
- Q: What audience is 'String, Felt, Thread' intended for? A: The book is intended for art students, educators, and anyone interested in the intersection of art and craft.