The Nature and Art of Workmanship
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| Rating | : | 4.67 (619 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0713689315 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 144 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-12-17 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Excellent book for anyone interested in craftmanship and the aesthetics of everyday objects" according to Bruce S.. This book was recommended as a supplemental reading in a pottery course. The author of the book primarily worked with wood and there are many examples of furniture and turned wood objects in the book.The real value of this book is in articulating the aesthetics of hand made objects and what makes them special and wonderful as compared to machine made objects. It's an excellent read for anyone who makes things with their hands.. Five Stars One to read for any craftsperson. George Oliver said Lucid, practical, a classic. I love this book. Pye, in concise and often beautiful language, defines the idea of workmanship as he sees it -- its history, its implications, how it might develop. He gives interesting commentary on the Arts & Crafts movement vis-a-vis Ruskin and Morris as well.Pye really is a master of the old school, and I would encourage anyone to buy this book for both its own ideas and for a look at a wonderful mind. A great companion to Kr
This is one of the classic books on craftsmanship and design. Init, David Pye explores the meaning of skill and its relationship todesign and manufacture. Cutting through a century of fuzzythinking, he proposes a new theory of making based on the concept ofgood workmanship and shows how it imparts all-important diversity toour visual environment.
For many years he was also Professor of FurnitureDesign at the Royal College of Art, London. David Pye, who died in 1993, was an architect, industrial designer andcraftsman. He is also the authorof Ships and The Nature and Aesthetics of Design.
For many years he was also Professor of FurnitureDesign at the Royal College of Art, London. About the AuthorDavid Pye, who died in 1993, was an architect, industrial designer andcraftsman. He is also the authorof Ships and The Nature and Aesthetics of Design.