Skilled work : American craft in the Renwick Gallery

Name/Title

Skilled work : American craft in the Renwick Gallery

Entry/Object ID

NK808.R46

Description

The curator of Smithsonian's Renwick Gallery set out in 1972 to establish craft as a form equal to painting and sculpture to heighten public appreciation of objects made of metal, fiber, wood, clay and glass. "Skilled Work" celebrates the work of modern crafts, highlighting the works of renowned artists in 104 color plates. 20 duotone photos.

Collection

Carol Westfall Collection

Lexicon

Search Terms

carol westfall collection, catalogs, craft--united states, decorative arts--united states

Legacy Lexicon

Category

Exhibition catalog

Book Details

Author

Kenneth R. Trapp, Howard Anthony Risatti, Renwick gallery (Washington, D.C.)

Publisher

Smithsonian Institution

Date Published

1998

Call No.

NK808.R46

ISBN

1560988312, 9781560988311

LCCN

97032357

Notes

Length: 191