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Quilts of Gee's Bend by Susan Goldman Rubin (2017, Hardcover)
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Publisher
Abrams, Inc.
ISBN-10
1419721313
ISBN-13
9781419721311
eBay Product ID (ePID)
222029598
Product Key Features
Book Title
Quilts of Gee's Bend
Number of Pages
56 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2017
Topic
People & Places / United States / African American, Art / Techniques, Crafts & Hobbies
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Juvenile Nonfiction
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.5 in
Item Weight
22 Oz
Item Length
10 in
Item Width
10.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
LCCN
2016-029253
Reviews
Combining history, memoir, and quilting, this fascinating portrait of an indomitable community will appeal to readers, artists, and crafters of all ages., A celebration of fellowship and ingenuity...Rubin traces the quilters' history alongside their struggle for civil rights and a steadily improving quality of life., Lush photographs of people and places accompany the text; especially beautiful are the many pictures of quilts, ranging from the modest and plain to the boldly colorful., **STARRED REVIEW** "Writing with awareness of broad social forces as they affected the residents of Gee's Bend, Rubin offers a concise account of local history while seamlessly weaving quilters' reminiscences of family, community, poverty, and memorable events into an informative narrative. . . A colorful introduction to a uniquely American subject.", **STARRED REVIEW** "Writing with awareness of broad social forces as they affected the residents of Gee's Bend, Rubin offers a concise account of local history while seamlessly weaving quilters' reminiscences of family, community, poverty, and memorable events into an informative narrative. . . A colorful introduction to a uniquely American subject." , ...the vibrant quilts and their proud creators are beautifully photographed, and the text is free of any trace of condescension that often accompanies discussion of folk art.
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Seventh Grade
Synopsis
Since the early nineteenth century, the women of Gee's Bend in southern Alabama have created stunning, vibrant quilts. In the only photo-essay book about the quilts of Gee's Bend for children, award-winning author Susan Goldman Rubin explores the history and culture of this fascinating group of women and their unique quilting traditions. Rubin uses meticulous research to offer an exclusive look at an important facet of African American art and culture. In the rural community of Gee's Bend, African American women have been making quilts for generations. They use scraps of old overalls, aprons, and bleached cornmeal sacks--anything they can find. Their traditions have been passed down through the decades. Much to the women's surprise, a selection of the quilts was featured in an exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, in 2002. The exhibition then traveled to the Whitney Museum in New York City. "Eye-poppingly gorgeous," wrote a critic for the New York Times about the exhibition. He continued, "Some of the most miraculous works of modern art America has produced." The Metropolitan Museum of Art will exhibit its newly acquired collection of Gee's Bend quilts in 2017. Rubin is known for producing well-researched, highly praised, and sophisticated biographies of artists and other important figures. Through similar research, The Quilts of Gee's Bend shares specifics about this rare community and its rich traditions, allowing children to pause to consider history through the eyes of the people who lived it and through a legacy that is passed on to the next generation. This book should be of great interest to classrooms, libraries, and those interested in African American art in the United States, in addition to quilting, life in early emancipated colonies in the South, and Gee's Bends importance in the Civil Right's movement. The quilts and the incredible stories behind them are powerful motivators for anyone who wishes to accomplish anything. A map, directions on how to make a quilt square, endnotes, and an index round out this stunning nonfiction book., Share the extraordinary creative legacy of the women of Gee's Bend, Alabama, whose improvisational quilts have been recognized globally as one of the most important contributions to American art history. This gorgeous 56-page book is especially for readers 8 to 12 but will be appreciated by all ages. It celebrates the collective genius of these quilters, descendants of the enslaved people who lived on the former cotton plantation, who transformed necessity into stunning, abstract artistry. More than just a catalogue, this book is an intimate journey into the history, lives, and unique aesthetic language of the women of the Gee's Bend collective, located in a remote Black community on the Alabama River. Their work, often compared to masterpieces of modern art by artists like Paul Klee and Piet Mondrian, is characterized by: Bold Improvisation: A distinctive style that defies traditional quilting patterns, utilizing asymmetry, startling color combinations, and recycled materials like denim and work clothes. Deep Heritage: A powerful visual link to African American history, traditional textile work, and the resilience of a rural community. The Quilters' Voices: Featuring compelling portraits of the artists and original interviews that tell their stories in their own words, providing crucial context for the art they created. This book is an essential visual archive for artists, art historians, textile enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the profound beauty and enduring power of American folk art. A map, directions on how to make a quilt square, endnotes, and an index round out this stunning nonfiction book., Award-winning author Susan Goldman Rubin delivers the only photo-essay about the fascinating women of Gee's Bend and their celebrated quilts, Since the early nineteenth century, the women of Gee's Bend in southern Alabama have created stunning, vibrant quilts. In the only photo-essay book about the quilts of Gee's Bend for children, award-winning author Susan Goldman Rubin explores the history and culture of this fascinating group of women and their unique quilting traditions. Rubin uses meticulous research to offer an exclusive look at an important facet of African American art and culture. In the rural community of Gee's Bend, African American women have been making quilts for generations. They use scraps of old overalls, aprons, and bleached cornmeal sacks-anything they can find. Their traditions have been passed down through the decades. Much to the women's surprise, a selection of the quilts was featured in an exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, in 2002. The exhibition then traveled to the Whitney Museum in New York City. "Eye-poppingly gorgeous," wrote a critic for the New York Times about the exhibition. He continued, "Some of the most miraculous works of modern art America has produced." The Metropolitan Museum of Art will exhibit its newly acquired collection of Gee's Bend quilts in 2017. Rubin is known for producing well-researched, highly praised, and sophisticated biographies of artists and other important figures. Through similar research, The Quilts of Gee's Bend shares specifics about this rare community and its rich traditions, allowing children to pause to consider history through the eyes of the people who lived it and through a legacy that is passed on to the next generation. This book should be of great interest to classrooms, libraries, and those interested in African American art in the United States, in addition to quilting, life in early emancipated colonies in the South, and Gee's Bends importance in the Civil Right's movement. The quilts and the incredible stories behind them are powerful motivators for anyone who wishes to accomplish anything. A map, directions on how to make a quilt square, endnotes, and an index round out this stunning nonfiction book.
LC Classification Number
NK9112.R84 2017
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