The Art of Not Making by Michael Petry

The Art of Not Making by Michael Petry

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Explores the concepts of authorship, artistic originality, skill, craftsmanship and the creative act. This title highlights the vital role that skills from craft and industrial production play in creating some of the most innovative and highly sought-after works of art.

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The Art of Not Making by Michael Petry

Explores the concepts of authorship, artistic originality, skill, craftsmanship and the creative act. This title highlights the vital role that skills from craft and industrial production play in creating some of the most innovative and highly sought-after works of art.
'Glorious ' - Harper’s Bazaar
'Gorgeous to look at … Petry so obviously knows his stuff' - Art Quarterly
'The arguments presented in this glossy, erudite book are bold, intriguing … beautiful' - Gay Times
Michael Petry is an artist, author and Director of the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), London. Petry's recent solo shows were at the Holburne Museum, Bath and Pallant House, Chichester. 'Author Portrait by Timothy Greenfield-Sanders'
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ISBN 13 9780500290262
ISBN 10 0500290261
Title The Art of Not Making
Author Michael Petry
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
Year published 2012-01-30
Number of pages 208
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.