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Wire in design / Barbara A. McGuire

By:

McGuire, Barbara A

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Iola, Wis. : Krause Publications , c2001Description: 144 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cmISBN:

9780873492188

Subject(s):

Wire craft

DDC classification:

745.56 McG

Abstract: This is a collection of projects and finished works of art by contemporary artists working with wire in combination with other materials. A section of fairly uncomplicated projects for jewelry and accessories is included, but the main interest here lies in the artists' comments and photographs of their work. Some designers were inspired by Alexander Calder, while others are fascinated with brightly colored telephone wire. Art students and other crafters will find many ideas for their own work. Recommended for public and academic library art collections.

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Libro - Monografía	Biblioteca Pública de San Miguel de Allende, A.C.	745.56 McG (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		026235

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 143).

This is a collection of projects and finished works of art by contemporary artists working with wire in combination with other materials. A section of fairly uncomplicated projects for jewelry and accessories is included, but the main interest here lies in the artists' comments and photographs of their work. Some designers were inspired by Alexander Calder, while others are fascinated with brightly colored telephone wire. Art students and other crafters will find many ideas for their own work. Recommended for public and academic library art collections.

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