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The shape of craft

by Ezra Shales

An examination of the role and definition of craft in the modern world, covering individual artisans, indigenous makers, and industrial production. The text analyses perceptions of authenticity and the relationship between handmade objects and mass manufacturing.

Accession 13445 ISBN 9781780238227 Publisher Reaktion
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