Amish Abstractions: Quilts from the Collection of Faith and Stephen Brown
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| Rating | : | 4.67 (602 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0764951653 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-05-16 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
More than seventy-five quilts originating in communities throughout Pennsylvania and the Midwest from the 1880s to the 1940s are presented with contributions by three quilt experts: Joe Cunningham, a well-known quilt artist, author, and lecturer; Robert Shaw, an independent curator of numerous quilt exhibitions; and Janneken Smucker, a doctoral candidate at the University of Delaware specializing in quilts from the Amish and Mennonite traditions.Includes Collector's Note by Faith and Stephen Brown. This visual coincidence invites a deeper appreciation of the qui
moni perdue said Great great book. Great great book.Am really enjoying it a lotIs in great condition and came on time.Everything was ggod about itThank you.. MusingCrow said Amish Quilts At Their Best - A Truly Unique Collection. I have been enamored with Amish Quilts for more years than I care to admit to! My obsession with them began with an exhibit of Amish Quilts at the Whitney Museum in New York City in the 1970's. I have always thought that Amish quilts represent the height of quilt artistry and I've collected books on Amish quilts for many years. I am, therefo. Incredible images I have a small collection of Amish quilt books and this one is by far the best. If you only buy one Amish quilt book, buy this oneit showcases some of the most beautiful examples of Amish quilts I've ever seen. Faith and Stephen Brown amassed quite the collection of Amish quilts over the years, and they did so with a discerning eye for desig
. He travels widely to lecture and teach on the subject. About the Author About Joe Cunningham: Joe Cunningham's early mentors were steeped in quilt history and traditional techniques, leading him to a life of studying, making, and writing about quilts. He has curated quilt exhibitions in the United States, Europe, and Japan; written articles for The Magazine Antiques and other publications; and served as a consultant to private collectors, museums, and Sotheby's.About Janneken Smucker: Janneken Smucker is a PhD candidate in American civilization at the University of Delaware. Cunningham lives in San Francisco with his wife and two sons.About Robert Shaw: Robert Shaw, former curator at the Shelburne Museum in Ve
He travels widely to lecture and teach on the subject. Research for her dissertation, 'From Rags to Riches: Amish Quilts and the Crafting of Value,' has been generously supported by fellowships from the Smithsonian Institution, Winterthur Museum and Library, the International Quilt Study Center and Museum at the University of Nebraska--Lincoln, and the American Quilt Study Group. About Joe Cunningham: Joe Cunningham's early mentors were steeped in quilt history and traditional techniques,