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Culture of Craft

by Peter (edt) Dormer

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ISBN13: 9780719046186
ISBN10: 0719046181
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Peter Dormer presents a series of lively, clearly argued discussions about the relevance of handcraft in a world whose aesthetics and design are largely determined by technology. Indeed, one of the key questions discussed in the book is what makes the difference between a craft and a modern technology. What role does the craftsperson play in the professional life of the designer? Is the craft of design itself threatened with de-skilling by technology? Most important of all, what are the values that encourage people to want to make things themselves despite the apparent marginality of craft?

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What role does the craftsman play on the professional life of the designer? Is the craft of design threatened with deskilling by technology? These are among the questions discussed in this collection of essays about the relevance and place of handcraft in the late 20th century.

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Dormer presents a series of lively, clearly argued discussions about the relevance of handicraft in a world whose aesthetics and design are largely determined by technology. The question of computer aided design in craft is also addressed.

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ISBN:
9780719046186
Editor:
Dormer, Peter
Publisher:
Manchester University Press
Author:
Dormer, Peter
Location:
Manchester ;
Subject:
Handicraft
Subject:
Arts, fine
Subject:
General Crafts & Hobbies
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Edition Description:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Series:
Studies in Design and Material Culture
Series Volume:
no. 29
Publication Date:
19970615
Binding:
HC
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
224
Dimensions:
8.26x5.87x.74 in. .91 lbs.

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