Located in the mountains of North Carolina; Black Mountain College was founded in 1933 by John Andrew Rice; Theodore Dreier; and other former faculty members from Rollins College. Their mission was to provide a liberal arts education that developed the student as a whole. Students and faculty lived and worked together on campus. Grades were abolished; and the arts were central to education. The college rented space for their first campus at Blue Ridge Assembly. In 1941; the college moved to the Lake Eden property they had purchased across the valley; allowing the school to grow. Many refugee artists found a home there; which provided an open and safe environment to create. Among the famous faculty and students of the college were Robert Rauschenberg; John Cage; Merce Cunningham; and Buckminster Fuller. Funding for the college was always scarce; and in debt; the college was finally forced to close its doors in 1957. Black Mountain College operated for only 24 years but left a lasting impact on the arts and education on an international scale.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful. A Personal Workshop on PaperBy Katherine B.Id been wanting to purchase this book for awhile before finally buying it - and Im so glad I did! This is a fabulous book to add to any artists collection - whether you are into altered books or your focus lies in creating different mixed media/altered art projects. The author (herself a well-known altered book artist) takes the reader from very basic ideas and explanations; to much more advanced information. She accomplishes this in such a way that the reader - independent of skill level - never feels talked down to; or is left trying to figure out what shes talking about. The examples in the book are glorious eye candy; and its easy to forget youre looking at the flat page of a book - her texture seems to jump off the page. This is a great reference tool to use during those times your Muse has taken a vacation; or youre looking to try a process you dont normally incorporate into your work. I really appreciate the way the book is laid out - the photography is scrumptious and the writing is concise.Altered Books Workshop is a book that will stay on the front section of my bookcase; where I keep my favorite "go to" books. This book is definitely money well spent!3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Open Up Your Artistic MindBy Marilyn J. CaliffAs an artist I was looking for another way to use mixed media. I found it in this book about altered books. It is well written and the illustrations are very helpful. I am a "pack rat" and save lots of "stuff". This method of making art was a wonderful way for me to use the things I had been saving. At the same time I was making a sort of scrapbook and timeline of a part of my life. I recommend the book to artists of all kinds. It opens up doors in your mind for you.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. A second copy to share with my grandchildren; my fellow artistsBy Margaret H. DomanThe Tacoma (Washington) Calligraphy Guild began an exchange of ATCs with the Sequim guild; the Peninsula Scribes. As I engaged in the exchange; my grandchildren; from ages 4 to adult became interested; too. So; when I make the requisite 16 to 18 themed ATCs for our guild exchange; I make extras for my grandchildren. The last exchange; in February; had the theme of Memories. I used this theme to do a digital collage of 19 B/W photos that my mother had taken between 1952 and 1954 while we were living in France; on the outskirts of Chateauneuf sur Cher; when there were only four Harrington children (of the final seven.) That collage was folded so it could be opened flat; fastened between front and back cardstock covers and lettering put on the front of "Memories: Harringtons in France 1952-1954" and the listing of theme; TCG; my name; date and series number. I have so enjoyed this process; I made complimentary copies for my six siblings; my three children; my exchanging grandchildren and a neice who is also involved in this. I bought this second book to send to my neice; at the University of Oswego; New York; to encourage her interest in artistic pursuits. My children; grandchildren and all but two of my siblings live nearby. I love this small; portable; easy to store and display art form. Its a wonderful way to share an important part of my life with my siblings that came along from six months to 10 years later.
