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Book Synopsis: A detailed study of the role and legacy of weaving at the legendary Black Mountain College In the mid-twentieth century, Black Mountain College attracted a remarkable roster of artists, architects, and musicians. Yet the weaving classes taught by Anni Albers, Trude Guermonprez, and six other faculty members are rarely mentioned or are often treated as mere craft lessons. This was far from the case: the weaving program was the school’s most sophisticated and successful design program. About ten percent of all Black Mountain College students took at least one class in weaving, including specialists like textile designers Lore Kadden Lindenfeld and Else Regensteiner, as well as students from other disciplines, like artists Ray Johnson and Robert Rauschenberg and architects Don Page and Claude Stoller. Drawing upon a wealth of unpublished material and archival photographs, Weaving at Black Mountain College rewrites history to show how weaving played a much larger role in the legendary art and design curriculum than previously assumed.
The book illustrates dozens of objects from private and public collections, many of which have never been shown in this context. Essays explore connections and networks fostered by Black Mountain weavers; the ways in which weaving at the college was linked to larger discourses about weaving and craft; and Bauhaus influences transmitted by way of Anni Albers. The book also includes works by five contemporary artists that connect and respond to the legacy of weaving at Black Mountain College today.
Distributed for the Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center
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Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center, Asheville, NC (September 29, 2023–January 6, 2024)
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Are you ready to uncover a hidden gem in the world of art and design? Introducing "Weaving at Black Mountain College: Anni Albers, Trude Guermonprez, and Their Students" - a detailed study that shines a spotlight on the remarkable weaving classes taught at the legendary Black Mountain College. Get ready to be captivated by the untold story of how weaving played a much larger role in the art and design curriculum than previously assumed.
Step into a world where creativity flourished and artistic minds converged. At Black Mountain College, weaving was more than just a craft lesson - it was the school's most sophisticated and successful design program. In fact, around ten percent of all students at the college took at least one class in weaving. From textile designers to artists and architects, weaving drew in individuals from various disciplines who saw the immense value in this art form.
Delve into the pages of this groundbreaking book and discover a treasure trove of unpublished material and archival photographs. Be amazed as you explore the connections and networks fostered by the Black Mountain weavers, and unravel the intricate ways in which weaving at the college was linked to larger discourses about weaving and craft. The book goes beyond the surface, shedding light on the Bauhaus influences transmitted by the legendary Anni Albers.
But the adventure doesn't stop there. "Weaving at Black Mountain College" also brings the legacy of weaving into the present day, showcasing works by five contemporary artists who connect and respond to this rich heritage. As you turn each page, you'll be immersed in a visual feast of objects from private and public collections, many of which have never been shown in this context before.
Uncover the true story of weaving at Black Mountain College and witness the impact it had on the art and design world. Don't let this opportunity pass you by. Experience the magic of "Weaving at Black Mountain College: Anni Albers, Trude Guermonprez, and Their Students" today.
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