Poetics of the Handmade
| Author | : Alma Ruiz |
| Publisher | : Museum of Contemporary Art, San Diego |
| Total Pages | : 128 |
| Release | : 2007 |
| ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015064954210 |
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| Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Poetics of the Handmade by : Alma Ruiz
Download or read book Poetics of the Handmade written by Alma Ruiz and published by Museum of Contemporary Art, San Diego. This book was released on 2007 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Poetics of the handmade' presents the work of eight Latin American artists engaged in the timeless practice of making art by hand. Making use of common objects to create a sense of familiarity for the viewer, these artists' interest in transformation and process has led them to make works that are painstakingly handcrafted from a wide range of materials. They find poetry in the depiction of ordinary objects and powerful resonance in small actions.