Craft Perception and Practice: A Canadian Discourse, Vol. 1
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Canada’s ceramists, tapestry weavers and other craft artists are recognised amongst the world’s finest artisans. The inaugural edition of a three-volume series, Craft Perception and Practice celebrates the excellence of Canadian crafts by bringing together 24 essays and critical commentaries by 16 independent critics and curators, professional artists, art historians and studio instructors. Highly readable texts by internationally published authors Glenn Allison, Am… More >>
Made In Canada: Craft And Design In The Sixies
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The red maple leaf is the quintessential symbol of Canada and the flag that popularized it throughout the world was designed in the 1960s as a result of government legislation aimed at creating a vital, new Canadian national identity through objects, events, and building projects. Made in Canada looks at the development of Canadian craft, design, and culture through ambitious government programs meant to reinforce the country’s identity as a modern, sophisticated, a… More >>
