Book contextualizing the work and career of mcm designer/craftsman George Nakashima, published in conjunction with an exhibition held at the James A. Michener Art Museum in Bucks County, PA from June 9-September 16, 2001. Curated by Steven Beyer. Includes an introductory essay by Beyer titled “George Nakashima and the Modernist Moment” and an illuminating essay by Matilda McQuaid titled “George Nakashima and the Mass Production of Craftsamanship.” With plates showcasing George Nakashima pieces along with works by contemporaries including Finn Juhl, Carlo Mollino, Alexandre Noll, Charlotte Perriand, Gio Ponti, and Jean Prouve. Small 8vo (6” x 9.5”), pictorial wrappers, 80 pages with b/w and full color illustrations. End section with biographies and a checklist. Light rubbing to extremities.
Book contextualizing the work and career of mcm designer/craftsman George Nakashima, published in conjunction with an exhibition held at the James A. Michener Art Museum in Bucks County, PA from June 9-September 16, 2001. Curated by Steven Beyer. Includes an introductory essay by Beyer titled “George Nakashima and the Modernist Moment” and an illuminating essay by Matilda McQuaid titled “George Nakashima and the Mass Production of Craftsamanship.” With plates showcasing George Nakashima pieces along with works by contemporaries including Finn Juhl, Carlo Mollino, Alexandre Noll, Charlotte Perriand, Gio Ponti, and Jean Prouve. Small 8vo (6” x 9.5”), pictorial wrappers, 80 pages with b/w and full color illustrations. End section with biographies and a checklist. Light rubbing to extremities.
