Exploring Contemporary Craft: History, Theory and Critical Writing

Exploring Contemporary Craft: History, Theory and Critical Writing

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Book Description
The craft of craft, the art of craft - in Canada we're just starting to talk about these things. In March 1999, Jean Johnson of the Craft Studio at Toronto's Harbourfront Centre organized a groundbreaking symposium on the state of craft in Canada. Curators, writers, critics and craftspeople spoke about all aspects of craft: history, practice, theory, criticism. Taken together, these papers create a clear picture - for the first time - of our vibrant crafts scene.

Each of the book's three sections, History, Theory and Critical Writing, contains a keynote paper and essays by experts in each field, including Mark Kingwell writing ‘On Style,' Blake Gopnik on ‘Reviewing Craft Exhibitions for the Art Pages,' and Robin Metcalfe addressing ‘Teacup Readings: Contextualizing Craft in the Art Gallery.'

Exploring Contemporary Craft: History, Theory and Critical Writing,Jean Johnson,Coach House,1552451070,20th century,Art,Congresses,Crafts / Hobbies,Criticism,Decorative arts,General,History

Book Contents:

1. Family Circle Easy Crochet : 50 Fashion and Home Projects (Family Circle Easy...)
2. Famous Buildings of Frank Lloyd Wright
3. Filet Crochet from Yesterday (Crocheter's Historical Pattern Series, Vol. 1) (Crocheter's Historical Pattern Series)
4. Flower Arranging for the first time (For The First Time)
5. Folk Art Friends: Hooked Rugs and Coordinating Quilts (That Patchwork Place)
6. Fun & Funky Crochet: 30 Exciting Projects For A Stylish New Look
7. Gooseberry Patch Christmas (Book 4)
8. Halloween Crafts: Eerily Elegant Decor
9. Hand-Dyed Fabric Made Easy
10. Hardanger Embroidery (Dover Needlework Series)

Book Contents

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