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APRIL 24, 2024
From self-taught artists to delightful wood carvings and intricate quilting and textile makers, American folk art encapsulates the spirit of a nation and the legacies handed down across its history. Sold for $15,000 USD via Sotheby’s (Jan 2019). Set of six ladderback dining chairs, mid 18th century.
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APRIL 24, 2024
From self-taught artists to delightful wood carvings and intricate quilting and textile makers, American folk art encapsulates the spirit of a nation and the legacies handed down across its history. Sold for $15,000 USD via Sotheby’s (Jan 2019). Set of six ladderback dining chairs, mid 18th century.
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FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Such lavishly stitched works grew significantly in popularity during the Middle Ages, when the functional applications of a warm covering were paired with elegant artistry. Made from fabric scraps and hand stitched in alignment with Amish beliefs, Amish quilts were first and foremost function.
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NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Discovering the Bauhaus Gropius’s idea was to bridge the gap between craftsmanship and the fine arts, and the Bauhaus taught students both theory and applied crafts, so that pupils were capable of creating objects that were both functional and aesthetically pleasing. Walter Gropius, photographed by Julius Kurt.
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