The Eloquent Object: The Evolution of American Art in Craft Media Since, 1945

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Summary: Must read for any artist working with craft media-
Review: This is the most complete examination of the history and current status of the debate about the infiltration of craft media and form into the fine art world I have been able to hunt down. The scope of content, from history to definition and criticism to cultural examination and concerns, is breathtaking; the plates and commentary are beautifully presented and well chosen; the writing is superb and often moving. An education from a rarely heard segment of the art world, this book is absolutely necessary in any school teaching contemporary craft. It should be a prerequisite reading for any art history teacher!