Author: Andrew Kelly
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
ISBN: 081315569X
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 331
Book Description
The Index of American Design was one of the most significant undertakings of the Federal Art Project—the visual arts arm of the Works Progress Administration. Part of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal, this ambitious initiative set out to discover and document an authentic American style in everyday objects. The curators of the Index combed the country for art of the machine age—from carved carousel horses to engraved powder horns to woven coverlets—created by artisans for practical use. In their search for a true American artistic identity, they also sought furniture designed by regional craftsmen laboring in isolation from European traditions. Kentucky by Design offers the first comprehensive examination of the objects from the Bluegrass State featured in this historic venture. It showcases a wide array of offerings, including architecture, furniture, ceramics, musical instruments, textiles, clothing, and glass- and metalworks. The Federal Art Project played an important role in documenting and preserving the work of Shaker artists from the Pleasant Hill and South Union communities, and their creations are exhibited in this illuminating catalog. Beautifully illustrated with both the original watercolor depictions and contemporary, art-quality photographs of the works, this book is a lavish exploration of the Commonwealth's distinctive contribution to American culture and modern design. Features contributions from Jean M. Burks, Erika Doss, Jerrold Hirsch, Lauren Churilla, Larrie Currie, Michelle Ganz, Tommy Hines, Lee Kogan, Ron Pen, Janet Rae, Shelly Zegart, Mel Hankla, Philippe Chavance, Kate Hesseldenz, Madeleine Burnside, and Allan Weiss.
Kentucky by Design
Author: Andrew Kelly
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
ISBN: 081315569X
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 331
Book Description
The Index of American Design was one of the most significant undertakings of the Federal Art Project—the visual arts arm of the Works Progress Administration. Part of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal, this ambitious initiative set out to discover and document an authentic American style in everyday objects. The curators of the Index combed the country for art of the machine age—from carved carousel horses to engraved powder horns to woven coverlets—created by artisans for practical use. In their search for a true American artistic identity, they also sought furniture designed by regional craftsmen laboring in isolation from European traditions. Kentucky by Design offers the first comprehensive examination of the objects from the Bluegrass State featured in this historic venture. It showcases a wide array of offerings, including architecture, furniture, ceramics, musical instruments, textiles, clothing, and glass- and metalworks. The Federal Art Project played an important role in documenting and preserving the work of Shaker artists from the Pleasant Hill and South Union communities, and their creations are exhibited in this illuminating catalog. Beautifully illustrated with both the original watercolor depictions and contemporary, art-quality photographs of the works, this book is a lavish exploration of the Commonwealth's distinctive contribution to American culture and modern design. Features contributions from Jean M. Burks, Erika Doss, Jerrold Hirsch, Lauren Churilla, Larrie Currie, Michelle Ganz, Tommy Hines, Lee Kogan, Ron Pen, Janet Rae, Shelly Zegart, Mel Hankla, Philippe Chavance, Kate Hesseldenz, Madeleine Burnside, and Allan Weiss.
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
ISBN: 081315569X
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 331
Book Description
The Index of American Design was one of the most significant undertakings of the Federal Art Project—the visual arts arm of the Works Progress Administration. Part of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal, this ambitious initiative set out to discover and document an authentic American style in everyday objects. The curators of the Index combed the country for art of the machine age—from carved carousel horses to engraved powder horns to woven coverlets—created by artisans for practical use. In their search for a true American artistic identity, they also sought furniture designed by regional craftsmen laboring in isolation from European traditions. Kentucky by Design offers the first comprehensive examination of the objects from the Bluegrass State featured in this historic venture. It showcases a wide array of offerings, including architecture, furniture, ceramics, musical instruments, textiles, clothing, and glass- and metalworks. The Federal Art Project played an important role in documenting and preserving the work of Shaker artists from the Pleasant Hill and South Union communities, and their creations are exhibited in this illuminating catalog. Beautifully illustrated with both the original watercolor depictions and contemporary, art-quality photographs of the works, this book is a lavish exploration of the Commonwealth's distinctive contribution to American culture and modern design. Features contributions from Jean M. Burks, Erika Doss, Jerrold Hirsch, Lauren Churilla, Larrie Currie, Michelle Ganz, Tommy Hines, Lee Kogan, Ron Pen, Janet Rae, Shelly Zegart, Mel Hankla, Philippe Chavance, Kate Hesseldenz, Madeleine Burnside, and Allan Weiss.
Kentucky, an Introduction to State-wide Research Design
Author: R. Berle Clay
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Category : Indians of North America
Languages : en
Pages : 194
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Category : Indians of North America
Languages : en
Pages : 194
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Kentucky's Future
Author: Michael T. Childress
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Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 50
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Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 50
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Kentucky Design Assistance Team, City of Covington, Kentucky
Author: Kentucky Society of Architects
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Category : City planning
Languages : en
Pages :
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Category : City planning
Languages : en
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The Kentucky Project
Author: Tennessee Valley Authority
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Category : Dams
Languages : en
Pages : 916
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Category : Dams
Languages : en
Pages : 916
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Kentucky
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Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 120
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Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 120
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Kentucky Public Documents
Author: Kentucky. General Assembly
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Languages : en
Pages : 602
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Languages : en
Pages : 602
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Report
Author: Kentucky. Department of Education
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Languages : en
Pages : 582
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Languages : en
Pages : 582
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Design Plan for Downtown Lexington, Kentucky
Author: Helm Roberts
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Category : Lexington (Ky.)
Languages : en
Pages : 56
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Category : Lexington (Ky.)
Languages : en
Pages : 56
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Kentucky Cultural Complex, Louisville, Kentucky
Author: Sasaki Associates
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Category : Arts facilities
Languages : en
Pages : 72
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Category : Arts facilities
Languages : en
Pages : 72
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