In his enlightening foreword, Edward S. Cooke, Jr. maps out the background of the studio furniture movement. Author and furniture maker Roger Holmes offers an insider’s perspective on the art and craft of producing exquisite contemporary furniture in his conversational introduction and maintains, “Art or craft, this is very personal work.” This elegant presentation skillfully sheds light on the thought processes and techniques of a celebrated and exceptional gathering of studio furniture makers who are as unique as they are stellar. As sculptor and furniture designer Wendell Castle remarks, “What I admired was that. .. fine art and craft were the same thing.”
In his enlightening foreword, Edward S. Cooke, Jr. maps out the background of the studio furniture movement. Author and furniture maker Roger Holmes offers an insider’s perspective on the art and craft of producing exquisite contemporary furniture in his conversational introduction and maintains, “Art or craft, this is very personal work.” This elegant presentation skillfully sheds light on the thought processes and techniques of a celebrated and exceptional gathering of studio furniture makers who are as unique as they are stellar. As sculptor and furniture designer Wendell Castle remarks, “What I admired was that. .. fine art and craft were the same thing.”
Speaking of Furniture: Conversations with 14 American Masters
336Speaking of Furniture: Conversations with 14 American Masters
336Hardcover(First Edition)
Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9780988855717 |
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Publisher: | The Artist Book Foundation |
Publication date: | 05/30/2016 |
Edition description: | First Edition |
Pages: | 336 |
Product dimensions: | 8.30(w) x 10.80(h) x 1.30(d) |