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American Quilts: The Democratic Art

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American Quilts: The Democratic Art

Sumptuous, informative, and engaging, this is the ultimate book on American quilts as artâ€”and this edition contains several new quilts, created since the book's original publication. Written by one of the leading scholars in the field, it's a fascinating chronicle of the growth and evolution of an art form with a rich heritage. Not only does author Robert Shaw provide an insightful look at quilting aesthetics, he places the craft in its historical, cultural, and socioeconomic context, providing a visually lush journey through American history.
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This opulent volume starts with old-world traditions and goes up to the present, examining key moments that had an impact on quilting cultureâ€”including Amish emigration, slavery and the Civil War, the Depression, new sewing technology, and the Bicentennial. More than 350 stunning images capture a rich variety of work created by people from all walks of life.

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Country USA
Brand Union Square & Co.
Manufacturer Union Square & Co.
Binding Hardcover
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781454913979
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

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