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Money for Art: The Tangled Web of Art and Politics in American Democracy

[ePub] Money for Art: The Tangled Web of Art and Politics in American Democracy by David A. Smith at Arts-Photography

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Metalworking Through History provides a comprehensive; historic overview of the subject of metalworking while exploring it within its cultural context. It is written from the perspective that the crafting of objects in metal is a unique way of understanding a particular time and culture. As a broad encyclopedia of metalworking; it allows the reader to view the different societies and periods that produced work in this medium as part of a global; interrelated practice. Comprised of over sixty entries on relevant time periods; cultures; makers and processes; the book is a much-needed general reference text in the survey of this craft. The subjects span all the major metalworking periods and peoples; from the rituals of African iron smelting to the twentieth century studio movement. Outstanding individual makers are highlighted to give additional insight into the times at which they were active. Furthermore; the materials and techniques used in the act of metalworking are clearly explained in terms that are easily understood by a practitioner with tacit knowledge of the medium. Suggested further readings and cross-references allow for the expansion of research and additional study. It is an excellent first resource for understanding the concepts and terminology of the ancient and pervasive craft of metalworking. Volume includes eight pages of color plates; and black and white photos throughout.Metalworking Through History provides a comprehensive; historic overview of the subject of metalworking while exploring it within its cultural context. It is written from the perspective that the crafting of objects in metal is a unique way of understanding a particular time and culture. As a broad encyclopedia of metalworking; it allows the reader to view the different societies and periods that produced work in this medium as part of a global; interrelated practice. Comprised of over sixty entries on relevant time periods; cultures; makers and processes; the book is a much-needed general reference text in the survey of this craft. The subjects span all the major metalworking periods and peoples; from the rituals of African iron smelting to the twentieth century studio movement. Outstanding individual makers are highlighted to give additional insight into the times at which they were active. Furthermore; the materials and techniques used in the act of metalworking are clearly explained in terms that are easily understood by a practitioner with tacit knowledge of the medium. Suggested further readings and cross-references allow for the expansion of research and additional study. It is an excellent first resource for understanding the concepts and terminology of the ancient and pervasive craft of metalworking. Volume includes eight pages of color plates; and black and white photos throughout.*Art Deco *Marianne Brandt *Chinese *Dark Ages *Enamel *Engraving *Georg Jensen *Judaica *Metals and their Alloys *Native American *Plating and Leaf *Renaissance *June Schwartz *Soldering *South American *Samuel Yellin


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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. textBy AnonymousThis was required reading on my doctoral program in Public Administration. Not my favorite but still a good book on funding the arts.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Caleb J WeaverGood book. great lecturer.

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