By Hand: The Use of Craft in Contemporary Art

Hung, Shu, and Magliaro, Joseph (Edited by)

ISBN 10: 1568986106 / ISBN 13: 9781568986104

Published by Princeton Architectural Press, New York, 2007

About this Item

Pictorial boards, 175 pages, colour illustrations; 25 cm. Near fine. Firm binding, clean inside copy. Back board bumped on top edge. *** "In a response to the sleek forms and perfect angles of most late twentieth century design objects, many of today's artists and designers are returning to handmade work such as hand lettering, hand drawing, and hand sewing. By Hand features an international collection of the most noteworthy artists and shows their work in detailed photography and insightful texts. From books to pillows to T-shirts to toys, the pieces in this volume define an alternative view of contemporary design. Personal craft is emphasized over perfection and the personality of the artist is put forth as a key element of the finished product. From Kiki Smith's lovingly etched birds to Barb Hunt's knitted land mines to dynamo-ville's one-of-a-kind puppets to Evil Twin's hand-stitched publications, today's art revels in the care and consideration of craft. / Formerly from New York City, Shu Hung and Joe Magliaro are Bejing-based photographers and writers. They produce work for their studio, Es Gibt, whose output includes clothing design, furniture design, and limited-edition handmade products." - Publisher. Size: 8vo. Seller Inventory # 050109

Bibliographic Details

Title: By Hand: The Use of Craft in Contemporary Art

Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press, New York

Publication Date: 2007

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine

Edition: 1st.

About this title

Synopsis:

In a response to the sleek forms and perfect angles of late-1990s objects, many of today's artists are returning to handmade work such as hand lettering, hand drawing, and hand sewing. "By Hand" features an international collection of the most noteworthy artists and shows their work in detailed photography and insightful texts.

About the Author:

Formerly from New York City, Shu Hung and Joe Magliaro are Bejing-based photographers and writers. They produce work for their studio, Es Gibt, whose output includes clothing design, furniture design, and limited-edition handmade products.