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Home Sweet Home
The House in American Folk Art
by Deborah Harding ; Laura Fisher
ISBN: 0847824098
ISBN-13: 9780847824090
Format: Hardcover
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Summary
One of the most common symbols in folk art is the house. This book explores its appeal throughout American history.
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"[A] long-overdue, if rather lightweight, consideration of one of folk art's most enduring symbols. It...makes one point abundantly clear: the desire to celebrate the home has found its sharpest expression in the creation and collection of folk art." -- Matt Konrad
-- Ruminator Review
Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Random House Inc
Published date: 2001
Size: 10.5 x 11.25 inches
Weight: 2.55 pounds
Pages: 160
Publisher's Notes
The "house" is one of American folk art's most popular and prominent motifs, and this beautiful, authoritative volume is the first of its kind to explore this symbol in all major folk art media. The book is also a record of America's lost architectural heritage-many of the buildings featured are no longer standing. Each chapter focuses on a specific folk art category and includes an in-depth, detailed introduction to the subject followed by a comprehensive gallery of images accompanied by extended captions that provide a symbolic, social, and economic con-text for each piece. Every folk art format is featured: quilts, rugs, needlework, furnishings, paintings, and drawings, among others. The unique folk art objects presented are culled from dealers' wares, unpublished private and corporate collections, auction houses, and major folk art museums in the country. With its wealth of photography and insightful text, and introduction by Gerard C. Wertkin, Director of the American Museum of Folk Art in New York City, Home Sweet Home is an excellent resource for collectors, history and nostalgia buffs, and those interested in Americana.
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Home Sweet Home: The House in American Folk Art
Harding, Deborah; Fisher, Laura I
Rizzoli International Publications. Hardcover. 0847824098 Never Read-may have light shelf or handling wear-does have light scratches-clean tight pages-publishers mark-I SHIP FAST!!! . New. ( more information)
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Home Sweet Home: the House in American Folk Art
Harding Deborah, Fisher Laura I
New York: Rizzoli. As New in As New dust jacket 9/1/2001 0:00:00. First Edition (?). Hardcover. All new and wrapped in shrink wrap by publisher/distributor. ; 10.25 x 11.25 x .75; 160 pages; The "house" is one of American folk art's most popular and prominent motifs, and this beautiful, authoritative volume is the first of its kind to explore this symbol in all major folk art media. The book is also a record of America's lost architectural heritage-- many of the buildings featured are no longer standing. . ( more information)
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HOME SWEET HOME : THE HOUSE IN AMERICAN FOLK ART
Harding, Deborah; Fisher, Laura
New York, Ny, U. S. A.: Rizzoli International Publications, Incorporated. Fine in Fine dust jacket; ALWAYS WITH DELIVERY CONFIRMATION; 28 YEARS OF FAST/RELIABLE SERVICE 2001. 1st Edition. hardback. ( more information)
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Home Sweet Home: The House in American Folk Art
Deborah Harding, Laura I. Fisher
Rizzoli International Publications. Used - Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! ( more information)
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Home Sweet Home (Qty: 25)
Deborah Harding, Laura Fisher
Rizzoli Intl Pubns, 2001. Hardcover. Brand New. 11.30 x 10.50 x 0.80. Brand new. Never read or owned. No marks. 40.8 oz. The house is one of American folk art's most popular and prominent motifs, and this beautiful, authoritative volume is the first of its kind to explore this symbol in all major folk art media. The book is also a record of America's lost architectural heritage-many of the buildings featured are no longer standing. Each chapter focuses on a specific folk art category and includes an in-depth, detailed introduction to the subject followed by a comprehensive gallery of images accompanied by extended captions that provide a symbolic, social, and economic con-text for each piece. Every folk art format is featured: quilts, rugs, needlework, furnishings, paintings, and drawings, among others. The unique folk art objects presented are culled from dealers' wares, unpublished private and corporate collections, auction houses, and major folk art museums in the country. -- With its wealth of photography and insightful text, and introduction by Gerard C. Wertkin, Director of the American Museum of Folk Art in New York City, Home Sweet Home is an excellent resource for collectors, history and nostalgia buffs, and those interested in Americana. One of the most common symbols in folk art is the house. This book explores its appeal throughout American history. [A] long-overdue, if rather lightweight, consideration of one of folk art's most enduring symbols. It...makes one point abundantly clear: the desire to celebrate the home has found its sharpest expression in the creation and collection of folk art. -- Ruminator Review - Matt KonradÂ. " . ( more information)
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