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- catalog abstract ""In this pioneering, richly illustrated study historian Scott T. Swank reveals the links between the daily life of the Shakers in their planned, religious communities and their art and architecture." "As the Director of Canterbury Shaker Village, the author has had unlimited access to the Village's archives, resources, and grounds, examining papers and artifacts, exploring the 25 remaining buildings, and experiencing the seasons." "Shaker designs have endured long after the communities that created them have passed from the American scene. Shaker style, encompassing all elements of art and architecture, has been greatly esteemed for its craftsmanship, sense of proportion, simplicity, and practicality. The author's well researched text, detailed captions, and excerpts from diaries and letters bring life to the legacy of Shaker objects as well as to the architecture." "This book should especially interest collectors, historians, interior designers, and architects, giving readers a deeper understanding and appreciation of the Shakers' artistic legacy."--Jacket.".
- catalog contributor b11381124.
- catalog created "c1999.".
- catalog date "1999".
- catalog date "c1999.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "c1999.".
- catalog description ""In this pioneering, richly illustrated study historian Scott T. Swank reveals the links between the daily life of the Shakers in their planned, religious communities and their art and architecture." "As the Director of Canterbury Shaker Village, the author has had unlimited access to the Village's archives, resources, and grounds, examining papers and artifacts, exploring the 25 remaining buildings, and experiencing the seasons."".
- catalog description ""Shaker designs have endured long after the communities that created them have passed from the American scene. Shaker style, encompassing all elements of art and architecture, has been greatly esteemed for its craftsmanship, sense of proportion, simplicity, and practicality. The author's well researched text, detailed captions, and excerpts from diaries and letters bring life to the legacy of Shaker objects as well as to the architecture." "This book should especially interest collectors, historians, interior designers, and architects, giving readers a deeper understanding and appreciation of the Shakers' artistic legacy."--Jacket.".
- catalog description "Includes bibliographical references (p. 224-229) and index.".
- catalog description "Village Life. The Building Process of a Planned Community. Architectural Design and Aesthetics. Worship and Industry. Mind and Body. Daily Life and Work -- Community Order. Regulating Everyday Life -- Shaker Style. Classic Designs. Afterword. Chronology of Canterbury Shaker Events.".
- catalog extent "240 p. :".
- catalog hasFormat "Shaker life, art, and architecture.".
- catalog identifier "0789203588".
- catalog isFormatOf "Shaker life, art, and architecture.".
- catalog issued "1999".
- catalog issued "c1999.".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "New York : Abbeville Press,".
- catalog relation "Shaker life, art, and architecture.".
- catalog spatial "United States".
- catalog subject "289/.8/0974272 21".
- catalog subject "Architecture United States History 19th century.".
- catalog subject "BX9771 .S93 1999".
- catalog subject "Shaker architecture.".
- catalog subject "Shaker decorative arts.".
- catalog subject "Shaker furniture.".
- catalog subject "Shakers.".
- catalog tableOfContents "Village Life. The Building Process of a Planned Community. Architectural Design and Aesthetics. Worship and Industry. Mind and Body. Daily Life and Work -- Community Order. Regulating Everyday Life -- Shaker Style. Classic Designs. Afterword. Chronology of Canterbury Shaker Events.".
- catalog title "Shaker life, art, and architecture : hands to work, hearts to God / Scott T. Swank ; principal photography by Bill Finney.".
- catalog type "text".