The Art Doll Chronicles: A Collaborative Journey of Discovery (Paperback)

~ Catherine Moore (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

This celebration of nine art dolls and the artists who made them offers a colorful look at an unusual project that spanned 19 months and took the dolls on a journey all over the United States. Each doll is a one-of-a-kind work of art, made by women who contributed something to each work-in-progress and offered unique perspectives on womanhood and images of dolls. Professional dollmakers as well as a quilt maker, a metalsmith, a woodcarver, and a sculptor created dolls that evolved into vivid characters as they traveled from artist to artist with handmade journals that served as a combination diary, travel log, and artist's canvas. From Joe the Wandering '60s Beatnik to a made-over Madeline sure to be kicked out of her French boarding school for her outrageous attire, each doll is accompanied by photographs, excerpts from the journals, and essays by the artists about the joys, challenges, and frustrations of working on the project.

About the Author

Catherine Moore is a mixed media artist and veteran of art collaborations. She lives in Peachtree City, Georgia.

Product Details

• Paperback: 175 pages
• Publisher: Stampington & Company; illustrated edition edition (April 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0971729603
• ISBN-13: 978-0971729605
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #885,578 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A gorgeous book you'll turn to again and again, September 10, 2003

By	Julie Lovisa (Indiana USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This lavishly illustrated, full-color book starts out with the creation of nine art dolls and their makers. Every detail of the beautiful dolls is shown up close with general commentary on how they were put together.

The completed dolls were then sent on a 19-month journey from artist to artist and their travels were recorded in art journals that are also splendidly displayed in the pages of the book. The amount of creativity within both the dolls and the journals is staggering - I can't even put the proper words to it. This is one art book you will never regret buying.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous book you'll turn to again & again!, September 9, 2003

By	Julie Lovisa (Indiana USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This lavishly illustrated, full-color book starts out with the creation of nine art dolls and their makers. Every detail of the beautiful dolls is shown up close with general commentary on how they were put together.

The completed dolls were then sent on a 19-month journey from artist to artist and their travels were recorded in art journals that are also splendidly displayed in the pages of the book. The amount of creativity within both the dolls and the journals is staggering - I can't even put the proper words to it. This is one art book you will never regret buying.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Art Dolls everywhere, July 8, 2005

By	Bonnie Tressler "art matron" (Jamestown, ND) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book has been a great resource for a fun project a group of "50" something friends have started. We keep going back to our 20 individual copies to reread and be inspired.