The Quilts of Gee's Bend
Download or Read eBook The Quilts of Gee's Bend PDF written by John Beardsley and published by Tinwood Books. This book was released on 2002 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : John Beardsley |
Publisher | : Tinwood Books |
Total Pages | : 200 |
Release | : 2002 |
ISBN-10 | : 0965376648 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780965376648 |
Rating | : 4/5 (48 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Quilts of Gee's Bend by : John Beardsley
Book excerpt: 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."