In this groundbreaking study, art historian John T. Kirk casts new light on the Shakers, describing how their beliefs, religious practices, and daily life have influenced all of their arts. Using previously unpublished documents, Kirk gives voice and presence to these remarkable people and breathes life into their world. 277 illustrations, 82 in full color.
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Enthusiasts of American cultural history will be thrilled to get their hands on this book by art historian, lecturer, and cabinetmaker John T. Kirk. The Shakers, living in self-contained religious communities since the late 18th century, have been constant producers of American decorative art. Through documents, diaries, letters, and photographs, Kirk gives a complete study of the evolution of Shaker religious beliefs and practices, and the art and furniture produced. The weight of the type is weak, making the tall columns of densely packed type hard to read, and some of the illustrations are muddy. But the book is rich in information and complete in its examination of the subject.
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