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Book Synopsis: The Shakers are known for self-denial and austerity in everyday living and their material world, as embodied by the heavenly simplicity and purity of their chairs and blanket chests. Yet the believers also enjoyed a diversity of visual pleasures, from flowers, sunsets, rainbows, and the northern lights as seen at home to waterfalls, ocean waves, and dramatic cliffs viewed while traveling across America.
In Shaker Vision, Joseph Manca explores original texts, especially diaries and travel journals, and material culture to demonstrate that Shakers enjoyed a remarkably deep experience of the visual world. Shakers shared tastes with mainstream Americans and often employed a similar aesthetic vocabulary, but all within a belief system that made them distinct. In addition to their well-known ascetic architecture, furniture, and handicraft styles, they expressed themselves through ornate and detailed spiritual art and in vivid, visionary experiences. Based on firsthand accounts of the believers themselves, this richly illustrated volume will dramatically change how we assess the visual world of this uniquely American religious sect.
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Discover the stunning visual world of the Shakers with Shaker Vision: Seeing Beauty in Early America. Immerse yourself in the heavenly simplicity and purity of their chairs and blanket chests, as well as their remarkable talent for expressing their beliefs through ornate and detailed spiritual art. From vibrant flowers and breathtaking sunsets, to majestic waterfalls and dramatic cliffs, the Shakers found beauty in every corner of their world.
Joseph Manca takes you on a captivating journey through original texts, diaries, and travel journals, unveiling the deep visual experience that the Shakers enjoyed. With a shared aesthetic vocabulary with mainstream Americans, the Shakers' visual tastes will surprise and inspire you. Explore their distinct ascetic architecture, furniture, and handicraft styles, and prepare to be amazed by their vivid, visionary experiences.
Shaker Vision provides a unique perspective on the visual world of this fascinating religious sect. Through firsthand accounts and rich illustrations, you will gain a newfound appreciation for the Shakers' contribution to American culture and art. Don't miss out on this opportunity to delve into the history and aesthetic beauty of the Shakers with Shaker Vision: Seeing Beauty in Early America.
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