Focus on Materials: Furniture Studio 4 (Furniture Studio series) by John Kelsey |
Furniture Studio: The Meaning of Craft (Furniture Studio series) by The Furniture Society |
by John Kelsey
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by Bernard Leach
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This second volume in the Furniture Society's "Furniture Studio" series presents artistic interpretations of tradition in contemporary furniture building. Much more focused on design than practical use or mass production, the society seeks to "advance the art of furniture making by inspiring creativity, promoting excellence, and fostering understanding of this art and its place in society." In an introduction, nine chapters, and an afterword, the book covers such topics as furniture design, designers, and the need for design itself, illustrated by work details and photographs. The designers discuss materials as well as delight in the chances taken by the builders. Like Volume 1 (The Heart of the Functional Arts), this work provides a useful discussion of areas of overlap in design and practical use. It is, however, a specialized offering that will probably be of greater interest to art students and aficionados than to more practical furniture makers. Alex Hartmann, INFOPHILE, Skokie, IL
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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This beautiful survey seeks to build a vocabulary of modern studio furniture's meanings and ideals that is similar to the lexicon of traditional furniture that has existed for centuries. Striking photographs and incisive essays analyze contemporary pieces and provide a forum for debate on content and meaning in furniture that bridges the gaps between scholars, design professionals, furniture makers, and consumers. A 44-page gallery juried by Furniture Society members highlights today's very best contemporary furniture works.
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This second volume in the Furniture Society's "Furniture Studio" series presents artistic interpretations of tradition in contemporary furniture building. Much more focused on design than practical use or mass production, the society seeks to "advance the art of furniture making by inspiring creativity, promoting excellence, and fostering understanding of this art and its place in society." In an introduction, nine chapters, and an afterword, the book covers such topics as furniture design, designers, and the need for design itself, illustrated by work details and photographs. The designers discuss materials as well as delight in the chances taken by the builders. Like Volume 1 (The Heart of the Functional Arts), this work provides a useful discussion of areas of overlap in design and practical use. It is, however, a specialized offering that will probably be of greater interest to art students and aficionados than to more practical furniture makers. Alex Hartmann, INFOPHILE, Skokie, IL
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Product Description
This beautiful survey seeks to build a vocabulary of modern studio furniture's meanings and ideals that is similar to the lexicon of traditional furniture that has existed for centuries. Striking photographs and incisive essays analyze contemporary pieces and provide a forum for debate on content and meaning in furniture that bridges the gaps between scholars, design professionals, furniture makers, and consumers. A 44-page gallery juried by Furniture Society members highlights today's very best contemporary furniture works.
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