American Craft Council 1943-1993: a chronology

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A chronologic history of the American Craft Council from 1943 to 1993 is presented. Important events include the publication of 'Craft Horizons' magazine, the opening of the first arts and crafts museum, national conferences and recognition of personalities within the arts and crafts movement.

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Five decades: American Craft Council

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The past five decades have seen remarkable changes in American craftsmanship. A pictorial history of the American Craft Council is presented, from its beginning in 1943 to the 1980s. Events include the publication of 'Craft Horizons,' and the opening of the Museum of Contemporary Crafts.

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Towards an alternative history: Otis clay revisited

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The Otis Art Institute's ceramics department gave birth to the modern vision of ceramics as an art form, under the leadership of Peter Voulkos. The movement went from functionality to modernism, but still must overcome the constricting rules of the art world.

Ceramics, Otis Art Institute

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