Furniture Studio: The Meaning of Craft (Furniture Studio series)

By The Furniture Society

Product Description:

Addressing the trend toward minimalism and the fierce debates about the traditional role of craft in art, interior decoration, and architecture, this collection explores the controversy surrounding the intellectualization of the craft debate. Revealing how the upcoming generation of studio furniture makers views the history of the craftand their place in itthe guide also examines methods used by painters and sculptors to apply craft values, Chinese antiques as inspiration, and new styles in the form and function of drawers.

More Information:

Addressing the trend toward minimalism and the fierce debates about the traditional role of craft in art, interior decoration, and architecture, this collection explores the controversy surrounding the intellectualization of the craft debate. Revealing how the upcoming generation of studio furniture makers views the history of the craftand their place in itthe guide also examines methods used by painters and sculptors to apply craft values, Chinese antiques as inspiration, and new styles in the form and function of drawers.

128 pages, Paperback
Published October 2007
ISBN: 0967100445
ISBN-13: 9780967100449

Paperback, 128 pages

Furniture Studio: The Meaning of Craft (Furniture Studio series)

Related Items:

500 Tables: Inspiring Interpretations of Function and Style (500 Series)

500 Chairs: Celebrating Traditional & Innovative Designs (500 Series)

Fine Woodworking Design Book Eight: Original Furniture from the World's Finest Craftsmen

Focus on Materials: Furniture Studio 4 (Furniture Studio series)

Studio Furniture of the Renwick Gallery: Smithsonian American Art Museum

Most Orders over $25 ship FREE with Super Saver Shipping


Order online: Add your item to your shopping cart and submit your order online for fast delivery.
EMail Us: Orders@Contractor-Books.com
	Contractor-Books.com Home Page