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Craftsman of the Cumberlands: Tradition and Creativity
Craftsman of the Cumberlands Tradition and Creativity
Author: Michael Owen Jones
Michael Owen Jones?s study of chairmaking in southeastern Kentucky focuses on rural woodworker Chester Cornett. Cornett found a sense of security, stability, and self-esteem in the structures of his chairs and the virtuosity of their design. Considering other area craftsmen for comparison, Jones explores why people value aesthetic qualities as w...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780813190389
ISBN-10: 081319038X
Publication Date: 2/14/2003
Pages: 304
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Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
Book Type: Paperback
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