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An exploration of the existence and paintings of The usa’s such a lot outstanding craftsman.
Sam Maloof (1916–) is a consummate furnishings fashion designer and maker, identified all over the world as a craftsperson’s craftsman. This ebook examines Maloof’s life of manufacturing. Documented in 200 illustrations, over 90 in colour, Adamson strains Maloof’s profession from his earliest efforts to the masterworks he produces these days. Set within the context of the improvement of Southern California modernism and the recent American craft motion, this extent provides the primary thorough have a look at Maloof’s peculiar existence and paintings, offering insights into the fabrics and methods of woodworking, in addition to the artisan way of life. Printed in affiliation with the Smithsonian American Artwork Museum. 95 colour & 105 black & white illustrations
