Modern Artisan, 9782080280954
Hardcover
Discover artisans worldwide shaping heritage, skill, and nature into beauty.

Modern Artisan

a world of craft tradition and innovation

$128.00

  • Hardcover

    360 pages

  • Release Date

    4 September 2024

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Summary

Celebrating Craft: A Journey Through Global Artisan Traditions

Taking readers on a tour of the world’s craft traditions, this beautifully illustrated volume is an homage to committed craftsmanship.

Every culture is rooted in an artisanal tradition that combines locally sourced materials, time-honored savoir faire, and a desire to adorn and embellish objects from daily life. Here, thirty-eight women and men-from the United States, United Kingdom, Japan, India…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9782080280954
ISBN-10:2080280953
Author:Isabelle Dupuy Chavanat
Publisher:Editions Flammarion
Imprint:Flammarion
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:360
Release Date:4 September 2024
Weight:2.36kg
Dimensions:310mm x 240mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

“Artisanal crafts — some nearly forgotten and lost forever — are having a renaissance thanks to a nascent consciousness for fair-trade practices, an urgent call to protect the planet and a renewed respect for the quality and durability of handmade objects. This beautifully produced and richly illustrated tome pays homage to natural materials, the hands that shape them and the ethos that guide their exceptional creators.” — ANTIQUES AND THE ARTS WEEKLY

About The Author

Isabelle Dupuy Chavanat

Isabelle Dupuy Chavanat wrote and directed a series of documentaries on artisans around the world. She has contributed to numerous publications including Architectural Digest.

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