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By Hand: The Use of Craft in Contemporary Art

by Shu Hung

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ISBN13: 9781568986104
ISBN10: 1568986106
Condition: Standard
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<P>In a response to the sleek forms and perfect angles of late-1990s objects, many of today's artists are returning to handmade work such as hand lettering, hand drawing, and hand sewing. By Hand features an international collection of the most noteworthy artists and shows their work in detailed photography and insightful texts. </P>

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In a response to the sleek forms and perfect angles of most late twentieth century design objects, many of today's artists and designers are returning to handmade work such as hand lettering, hand drawing, and hand sewing. "By Hand" features an international collection of the most noteworthy artists and shows their work in detailed photography and insightful texts.

From books to pillows to T-shirts to toys, the pieces in this volume define an alternative view of contemporary design. Personal craft is emphasized over perfection and the personality of the artist is put forth as a key element of the finished product. From Kiki Smith's lovingly etched birds to Barb Hunt's knitted land mines to dynamo-ville's one-of-a-kind puppets to Evil Twin's hand-stitched publications, today's art revels in the care and consideration of craft.

About the Author

Formerly from New York City, Shu Hung and Joe Magliaro are Bejing-based photographers and writers. They produce work for their studio, Es Gibt, whose output includes clothing design, furniture design, and limited-edition handmade products.

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ISBN:
9781568986104
Subtitle:
The Use of Craft in Contemporary Art
Author:
Hung, Shu
Editor:
Hung, Shu; Magliaro, Joseph
Editor:
Magliaro, Joseph
Author:
Magliaro, Joseph
Publisher:
Princeton Architectural Press
Subject:
General
Subject:
Art, modern
Subject:
Handicraft in art.
Subject:
History - Contemporary (1945- )
Subject:
Art, Modern - 21st century
Publication Date:
February 2007
Binding:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
175
Dimensions:
9.62x7.80x.82 in. 1.75 lbs.

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