Canadas ceramists; tapestry weavers; and other craft artists are recognized amongst the worlds finest artisans. Craft Perception and Practice celebrates the excellence of Canadian crafts by bringing together twenty-four essays and critical commentaries by sixteen independent critics and curators; professional artists; art historians; and studio art instructors. Highly readable texts by internationally published authors Glenn Allison; Amy Gogarty; Paula Gustafson; Paul Mathieu; Gil McElroy; and Anne McPhersonmdash;as well as by noted Canadian painter Mary Prattmdash;discuss the conceptual; social; and cultural significance of craft media; engage linguistic and feminist theories; and consider aspects of tactile; sensual; and tacit knowledge in the context of works by a distinguished group of Canadian craft artists that includes Prix Saidye Bronfman Award winners Steven Heinemann and Leacute;opold L. Foulem. The inaugural edition of a three-volume series; Craft Perception and Practice features substantive writing about contemporary Canadian craft presented at conferences; in national and international periodicals; and in exhibition catalogues during the past decade. Illustrated with 37 full-page colour photographs. Indexed."This important volume promises to provoke critical discussion on the personal; social; and aesthetic programs of artists who work in craft media."mdash;Dr. Stephen Inglis; Director General of Research; Canadian Museum of Civilization
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Amazing!By Keri WitmanThis book is a stunning representation of the inherent beauty and diversity that is Brooklyn. For lovers of interior design it is inspirational. For lovers of photography it is a shining example of a well-trained eye and sharp talent.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Big HitBy LGSilverSpringThe recipient of this Christmas gift (who is from Brooklyn) loved it! I; myself; havent read it but thought it looked good after reading a review of it in the Washington Post.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great bookBy lisaI bought this book because of the amazing photos of Brooklyn brownstones. I own a townhouse and was so inspired by the designs pictured. In addition to great design ideas the information and history was interesting.