The Quilts of Gee's Bend
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Since the 19th century, the women of Gee’s Bend in southern Alabama have created stunning, vibrant quilts. Beautifully illustrated with 110 color illustrations, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend includes a historical overview of the two hundred years of extraordinary quilt-making
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Since the 19th century, the women of Gee’s Bend in southern Alabama have created stunning, vibrant quilts. Beautifully illustrated with 110 color illustrations, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend includes a historical overview of the two hundred years of extraordinary quilt-making in this African-American community, its people, and their art-making tradition. This book is being·released in conjunction with a national exhibition tour including The Museum of Fine Art, Houston, and the Whitney Museum of American Art.
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Imprint:
Atlanta, GA - Tinwood Books in Association with the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Pages:
190
ISBN:
0965376648
Language:
English
Notes:
Catalog of an exhibition held the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Sept. 8-Nov. 10., 2002, and Whitney Museum of American Art, Nov. 27, 2002-Mar. 2, 2003
"The quilts reproduced in this book are from the William Arnett Collection of the Tinwood Alliance"--T.p. verso
Includes bibliographical references and index
"The quilts reproduced in this book are from the William Arnett Collection of the Tinwood Alliance"--T.p. verso
Includes bibliographical references and index
Statement of responsibility:
John Beardsley ... [et al.] ; introduction by Alvia Wardlaw ; foreword by Peter Marzio
Characteristics:
190 p. :,ill. (chiefly col.) ;,33 cm.
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