Shaker Design: Out of This World
Hardback catalogue, Shaker Design: Out of This World, edited by Jean M. Burks. Published in conjunction with the exhibition at the Bard Graduate Center for Studies in the Decorative Arts, Design, and Culture, 2008. 245 pages.
“The Shakers created some of the most refined and enduring objects in American design history, guided by principles of utility, honesty, and order. This volume presents a wide range of Shaker furniture, household objects, textiles, and drawings, exploring the spiritual and practical ideals that shaped their work. Essays by leading scholars examine the relationship between Shaker belief and craftsmanship, while also tracing the lasting influence of Shaker design on modern makers such as George Nakashima, Roy McMakin, Thomas Moser, and Scandinavian furniture traditions.”
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Hardback catalogue, Shaker Design: Out of This World, edited by Jean M. Burks. Published in conjunction with the exhibition at the Bard Graduate Center for Studies in the Decorative Arts, Design, and Culture, 2008. 245 pages.
“The Shakers created some of the most refined and enduring objects in American design history, guided by principles of utility, honesty, and order. This volume presents a wide range of Shaker furniture, household objects, textiles, and drawings, exploring the spiritual and practical ideals that shaped their work. Essays by leading scholars examine the relationship between Shaker belief and craftsmanship, while also tracing the lasting influence of Shaker design on modern makers such as George Nakashima, Roy McMakin, Thomas Moser, and Scandinavian furniture traditions.”
Please note: All archive sale purchases are final sale.
