Book Information:
| Title | These Humbler Metals: American Arts & Crafts Metalwork From the Two Red Roses Foundation |
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| Subtitle | American Arts & Crafts Metalwork From the Two Red Roses Foundation |
| Author | Cathers, David; Clancy, Jonathan; Montgomery, Susan |
| Publisher | Two Red Roses Foundation |
| Publish Date | 2014 |
| ISBN | 9780615988696 |
| Pages | 274 |
| Binding | Hardcover |
| Notes | The Arts and Crafts Movement in America was marked by the spirit of reform and the belief that traditional craftsmanship could ennoble a society overcome by rampant industrialization. Simplicity in style and honesty in construction had the power to transform utilitarian object into a beautiful one, enhancing the lives of both maker and user. It is a belief illustrated by the metalwares produced by Arts and Crafts artisans during the early twentieth century. From vases, bowls, and candlesticks to andirons, trays, and bookends, the dignity of labor and the value of good design were made visible in hand-hammered copper, molded bronze and cast silver. This book explores the metalwork of eleven designers and craftsmen from the Arts and Crafts era, including Gustav Stickley, Karl Kipp, Dirk van Erp, and the Roycrofters. Hundreds of color photographs s showcase more than two hundred objects – all selected form the Two Red Roses Foundation’s extensive collection – where archival images of design sketches and magazine advertisements highlight the philosophy and working method behind these artisans and their creations. |
| URL | http://lccn.loc.gov/2014010202 |
| TRRF Call No. | MW-00021 |
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