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Book SynopsisOhio enjoys a rich artistic heritage: its inhabitants have made significant contributions in the arts; its schools have produced artists of international acclaim; and its companies have employed progressive manufacturing techniques and pioneering materials in the production of their wares.
Trade Review“Boram-Hays, an art-history lecturer at Ohio State University, skillfully shows how the decorative arts…were produced by a unique combination of need and openness to artful experimentation…Bringing Modernism Home is touted as an art-history book. I found it to be more than that. It was a peek into the economics—and the humanity—behind art.” * The Plain Dealer *
“A well-written and beautifully illustrated book that brings to life the rich artistic heritage of twentieth-century Ohio... Bringing Modernism Home is an important contribution to decorative arts scholarship. It places Ohio on the map as a national competitor in the production of twentieth-century high-style functional objects.” * Winterthur Portfolio *
“This book certainly is a welcome addition to the literature on American decorative arts, and should be in the collection of all art libraries in the Ohio Valley region.” * Collage *
“Making Bringing Modernism Home a great read is Boram-Hays’ ability to bring the history of Ohio into play…Boram-Hays’ contribution is greatly appreciated…Gives readers a greater understanding about some of the Ohio artists who crafted ceramic, glass, metalwork, furniture, and even books.” * Ohioana Quarterly *
