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Women Designers in the U.S.A., 1900-2000 Pat Kirkham

Women Designers in the U.S.A., 1900-2000 By Pat Kirkham

Women Designers in the U.S.A., 1900-2000 by Pat Kirkham


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A celebration of the many contributions of women designers to 20th-century American culture. Encompassing work in fields ranging from textiles and ceramics to furniture and fashion, it features the achievements of women of various ethnic and cultural groups.

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Women Designers in the U.S.A., 1900-2000 Summary

Women Designers in the U.S.A., 1900-2000: Diversity and Difference by Pat Kirkham

A celebration of the many contributions of women designers to 20th-century American culture. Encompassing work in fields ranging from textiles and ceramics to furniture and fashion, it features the achievements of women of various ethnic and cultural groups, including both famous designers (Ray Eames, Florence Knoll and Donna Karan) and their less well-known sisters.

Women Designers in the U.S.A., 1900-2000 Reviews

A marvellous book... which is a thorough examination of the importance - and difference - of women designers. Colin McDowell, Sunday Times Must reading for women considering design careers. Linda Hales, Washington Post Kirkham celebrates the contributions of women designers in a wide range of design fields including textiles, graphics, ceramics, furniture, fashion and jewelry. A significant volume that understands the myriad ways in which design affects the way we see the world. If you are at all interested in the intertwining of art and commerce, it's a must have. Franklin D. Sirmans, Black Issues This lavish volume is groundbreaking yet highly readable. An essential book on the history of women designers that belongs in any art or women's studies collection. Library Journal Exceptional. J. V. L. Trieschman, Choice

About Pat Kirkham

Pat Kirkham is professor in the history of design, decorative arts and culture at the Bard Graduate Center.

Additional information

CIN0300093314G
9780300093315
0300093314
Women Designers in the U.S.A., 1900-2000: Diversity and Difference by Pat Kirkham
Used - Good
Paperback
Yale University Press
20020111
464
N/A
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