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Book Synopsis
Explores the concepts of authorship, artistic originality, skill, craftsmanship and the creative act. This title highlights the vital role that skills from craft and industrial production play in creating some of the most innovative and highly sought-after works of art.

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'Glorious ' - Harper’s Bazaar
'Gorgeous to look at … Petry so obviously knows his stuff' - Art Quarterly
'The arguments presented in this glossy, erudite book are bold, intriguing … beautiful' - Gay Times

Table of Contents
Introduction: When Art Meets Craft • 1. Glass • 2. Metal • 3. Stone • 4. Textiles • 5. Other Materials • Interviews; Biographies; Bibliography

The Art of Not Making

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    A Paperback / softback by Michael Petry

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      Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
      Publication Date: 30/01/2012
      ISBN13: 9780500290262, 978-0500290262
      ISBN10: 0500290261
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      Art & Photography History of art

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Explores the concepts of authorship, artistic originality, skill, craftsmanship and the creative act. This title highlights the vital role that skills from craft and industrial production play in creating some of the most innovative and highly sought-after works of art.

      Trade Review
      'Glorious ' - Harper’s Bazaar
      'Gorgeous to look at … Petry so obviously knows his stuff' - Art Quarterly
      'The arguments presented in this glossy, erudite book are bold, intriguing … beautiful' - Gay Times

      Table of Contents
      Introduction: When Art Meets Craft • 1. Glass • 2. Metal • 3. Stone • 4. Textiles • 5. Other Materials • Interviews; Biographies; Bibliography

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