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The Object Of Labor: Art, Cloth, And Cultural Production (Mit Press)
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Essays And Artists' Projects Explore The Ubiquity Of Cloth In Everyday Life And The Effect Of Globalization On Art And Labor; With More Than 100 Color Images.The Object Of Labor Explores The Personal, Political, Social, And Economic Meaning Of Work In The Context Of Art And Textile Production. The Ubiquity Of Cloth In Everyday Life, The Historically Resonant Relationship Of Textile And Cloth To Labor, And The Tumultuous Drive Of Globalization Make The Issues Raised By This Pubication Of Special Interest Today. The Seventeen Essays Cover Topics Ranging From Artmaking Practices To Labor History And The Effects Of Globalization As Seen Through Art And Labor. The Artists' Projectstwelve Striking And Beautiful Eightpage, Full Color Spreadsconduct Parallel Investigations Into Art, Cloth, And Work.The Contributors Explore, From Historical And Personal Perspectives, Such Subjects As The Charged History Of Offshore Garment Workers; The Different Systems Of Production And Consumption In Factories, Homes, Studios, And Exhibitions; The Revelation Of Class, Gender, And Sexuality Through Cloth, Costume, And Textile Images; Textile Production As Commemorative Acts In South Africa, The United States, And India; Transnationalism, Cultural Hybridity, And Race In The Work Of Individual Artists; Lost Histories Of Garment Production And Embroidery; The Physical Act Of Artmaking As Labor; And The Value Of Handmade And Technologically Improved Objects.Artist Projects And Portfoliossusie Brandt, Nick Cave, Park Chambers, Lisa Clark, Lia Cook, Ann Hamilton, Kimsooja, Barbara Layne And Sue Rowley, Lara Lepionka, Merrill Mason, Darrel Morris, Pepn Osorio, J. Morgan Puett And Iain Kerr, Karen Reimer, Yinka Shonibare, Subrosa, Christine Tarkowski, Anne Wilson
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Object of Labor'? A: 'The Object of Labor' explores the relationship between art, cloth, and cultural production, particularly how globalization affects art and labor.
- Q: How many essays are included in this book? A: The book contains seventeen essays that cover various topics related to art-making practices, labor history, and globalization.
- Q: What kind of images are featured in this publication? A: The book includes more than 100 color images that complement the essays and artist projects.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Object of Labor'? A: The author of the book is Joan Livingstone.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'The Object of Labor' was published on May 18, 2007.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic purposes? A: Yes, the essays and projects make it suitable for academic study in art, cultural production, and globalization.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is bound in hardcover, providing durability and a quality feel.
- Q: Does the book include artist portfolios? A: Yes, it features artist projects and portfolios from various contributors, showcasing their investigations into art and cloth.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Object of Labor' have? A: The book contains 422 pages.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'The Object of Labor' is categorized under Arts & Photography.