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The Fall And Rise Of Craftsmanship: How The Ideal Of Beauty, Through Handicrafts, Was Saved Despite The Influence Of The Machine Age, And How It Was M

The Fall And Rise Of Craftsmanship: How The Ideal Of Beauty, Through Handicrafts, Was Saved Despite The Influence Of The Machine Age, And How It Was M

Ries, Estelle H.

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ISBN10: 1162995750
ISBN13: 9781162995755
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 50
Weight: 0.18
Height: 0.10 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Fall and Rise of Craftsmanship by Estelle H. Ries is a book that explores the history of craftsmanship and how it has evolved over time. The author delves into the impact of the machine age on the ideal of beauty and how it threatened to diminish the importance of handicrafts. However, the book also highlights how the ideal of beauty was ultimately saved through the efforts of craftsmen and artisans who continued to uphold traditional methods and techniques.The book discusses the challenges faced by craftsmen during the machine age, including the pressure to produce goods quickly and efficiently. It also explores the ways in which craftsmen adapted to these changes, such as by incorporating new technologies and materials into their work. Despite these challenges, the author argues that the ideal of beauty was never completely lost and that it continued to be an important part of the craft tradition.The Fall and Rise of Craftsmanship also examines the role of quantity production in the craft industry. The author discusses how craftsmen were able to reconcile the need for mass production with the ideal of beauty by finding ways to maintain high standards of quality and craftsmanship. The book provides examples of successful craftsmen who were able to balance quantity production with the ideals of beauty and craftsmanship.Overall, The Fall and Rise of Craftsmanship is a comprehensive exploration of the history of craftsmanship and its evolution over time. The book provides insights into the challenges faced by craftsmen during the machine age and how they were able to adapt to changing times while still upholding traditional ideals. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of craftsmanship and the role it has played in shaping our world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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