American quilts The democratic art

Robert Shaw

Book - 2014

Sumptuous, informative, and engaging, this is the ultimate book on American quilts as art--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. This opulent volume starts with old-world traditions and goes up to the present, examining key moments that had an impact on quilting culture--including Amish emigration, slavery and the Ci...vil 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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Published
New York : Sterling 2014.
©2014
Language
English
Main Author
Robert Shaw (author)
Edition
Updated edition
Physical Description
375 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN
9781454913979
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