"The Weavers;" a landmark of class-conscious art; which depicts; in a series of prints; the plight of the worker and his age-long struggle to better his lot. "Death as a Friend;" showing a man greeting his death as an old friend; with a hysterical mixture of joy and terror. "The People;" in which a mother shields her offspring from phantoms of hate; poverty; and ignorance mdash; and symbolizes woman as creator; begetter of the human race; link between past and future.These works represent the recurrent themes which most characterize the work of Kauml;the Kollwitz: social consciousness and a sense of the suffering of mankind; an urge to voice the basic maternal attitude; and a preoccupation with death. She has been called a propagandist; a crusader; yet her art is essentially apolitical. Her concern was not with partisan causes; but rather with universal rights.Fundamentally a dramatic artist; Kauml;the Kollwitz (1867ndash;1945) brought to each of her works an uncanny ability to evoke human emotions through subtle gestures and facial expressions. The reactions of her characters were psychologically true primarily because she tested them on herself.The present collection contains 83 of Mrs. Kollwitzs finest works; including the last great print cycles: "The Weavers" of 1898; "The Peasant War" of 1908; "War" of 1925; and "Death" of 1935. These selections provide a full panorama of Mrs. Kollwitzs development as a master of the graphic techniques of etching; woodcutting and lithography. Over 69 of the illustrations have been rephotographed from the original works specially for this edition; and new techniques in photolithography and a larger format have resulted in reproductions that are as close as possible to the prints and drawings themselves.
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53 of 53 people found the following review helpful. Must have!By AMSunColorWorksI have been a fan of Charlene Schurch and her sock patterns since I began making socks 2 years ago. Having never knit anything before in my life; i was able to use her instructions and make a pair of socks; with only minor issues. Had this book; a collaboration with Beth Parrot; been available at that time; there would have been no issues at all! It does not include patterns; but assumes that you have a pattern or two already; so just be aware of that before you make your purchase. It covers everything you need to know from yarn selection and the reasons some are more suitable than others; to finishing techniques and everything in-between.10 of 10 people found the following review helpful. Ultimate Quick-Reference Book for Dedicated Sock KnitterBy Lynne E.THE SOCK KNITTERS HANDBOOK is the "digest" version of Schurch Parrotts wonderful sock-knitting reference books; Sensational Knitted Socks and More Sensational Knitted Socks. Its small enough (6" wide x 9" high) for the serious sock-knitter to carry along in a knitting bag.This paperback (not spiral-bound) book concisely explains all of the technical sock-knitting basics: (1) sock architecture; (2) various cast ons; heel types; toe types; cuff types; and bind offs for both toe-up and cuff-down socks; (3) tips and hints for successful sock knitting; and (4) a variety of different types of ribbing and sock-body stitches. What it doesnt have (that the earlier books have) are the lovely sock patterns written out in detail for many; many foot sizes.In this book are instructions for the following elements of cuff-down and toe-up socks: 8 cuff-down cast ons (long tail; long tail knit purl; twisted German; picot; frilled; Channel Island; two-color; basic knitted); 4 toe-up cast ons (Becker; provisional; loop-de-loop; Turkish); 10 different cuffs (e.g.; ribbed; corrugated rib; sideways garter stitch); 4 cuff-down heels (French; strong; Dutch; shaped common); 2 toe-up heels (reverse French; reverse strong); 4 heels for either cuff-down or toe-up socks (short-row with wraps; short-row without wraps; forethought; afterthought); 6 toes for cuff-down socks (standard round; standard pointy; gored; mitten; short-row with wraps; short-row without wraps); 5 toes for toe-up socks (standard; reverse gored; short-row with wraps; short-row without wraps; easy); 5 bind offs for cuff-down socks (Kitchener for stockinette; Kitchener for garter stitch; three-needle; gathered; Greek); and 8 bind offs for toe-up socks (standard; suspended; decrease; frilled; picot; super stretchy; Kitchener for k1p1; Kitchener for k2p2).The book includes tips and hints on the following topics: repairing socks; using special techniques to ensure not running out of yarn; avoiding color pools and patterns with hand-painted yarn; changing the size by several different methods; addressing special fit issues (e.g.; high instep; thick ankles); avoiding a tight cast on; avoiding gaps in gussets; avoiding ears on grafted toes; avoiding a jog at the cast-on/bind-off edge; adding new yarn; working with multiple colors; improving durability; and working a top-down heel on a toe-up sock. There is also a wonderful chart of suggestions for sock construction choices that will "get the most mileage from your socks".The stitch dictionary at the end includes directions for the following: Roman rib stitch; faceted rib; farrow rib; ric rac rib; garter rib; baby cable rib; seeded rib; Stansfield 12 rib; seed-stitch rib; yarnover cable; beaded rib; little shell rib; willow buds; sailors rib; open twisted rib; twin rib; slipped-stitch rib; Stansfield #10 rib; cloverleaf eyelet cable; waterfall rib; crosshatch lace; broad spiral rib; shadow rib; slipped-stitch cable; scrolls; 3x3 cable with moss stitch; ridged feather; chevron; and basket check.This is the ultimate quick-reference book for dedicated sock knitters (intermediate through advanced). If youre interested in the spiral-bound or Kindle editions; see the alternate listing: The Sock Knitters Handbook: Expert Advice; Tips; and Tricks.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Excellent knitting informationBy CustomerIts all good information. I find its organization to be somewhat confusing; with instructions for top down and bottom up mixed together. It would be easier ( I think) to just go to a "bottom up" section and find everything there instead of having to search through text to find what I want.