Isbn: 9780670520138 - objects u.s.a.: works by artist-craftsmen in ceramic, enamel, glass, metal, plastic, mosaic, wood and fiber (2 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. 1st Edition. Oversized cloth hardcover, weight over 1.35kg, NOT ex-library. Good, gently aged condition with unmarked text, free of inscriptions and stamps. Good unclipped dust jacket with moderate fraying to the edges. -- Objects U.S.A. is the definitive catalogue of the landmark 1969 touring exhibition that effectively launched the American Studio Craft movement. Compiled by art dealer Lee Nordness and curator Paul J. Smith, the book documents a pivotal moment when traditional "craft" transitioned into "fine art." Historical Significance: The book serves as a manifesto for the "Object Maker," a term Nordness used to elevate artisans to the status of sculptors. It chronicles the Johnson Wax Collection of Contemporary Crafts, a massive corporate commission that toured over 30 museums worldwide and introduced the public to experimental, non-functional works in clay, fiber, and glass. Structure and Content: The volume is organized by material, featuring biographical profiles and photographs of works by 308 artists. - Ceramics: Includes "Funk Art" pioneers like Robert Arneson and the abstract expressionism of Peter Voulkos; - Fiber: Documents the shift from weaving to three-dimensional "Fiber Art" by figures like Sheila Hicks and Lenore Tawney; - Wood: Highlights the studio furniture movement led by Wendell Castle and George Nakashima; - Glass: Captures the birth of the American Studio Glass movement through the works of Harvey Littleton and Dale Chihuly; - Metal & Jewelry: Features the intricate, often sculptural jewelry of Margaret De Patta and Art Smith. Critical Legacy: At its release, the book was praised for its encyclopedic scope and for breaking the barrier between "useful" objects and "aesthetic" objects. Today, it is a primary reference for collectors and historians, and the "founding document" of modern American craft. …

Zustand: Good. Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Ex-library, so some stamps and wear, but in good overall condition. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions.…