"Amish: The Art of the Quilt" by Robert Hughes and Julie Silber. FIRST EDITION

If post is up is availavlevto buy and pick up in Palm Springs. This is a impecable condition book inside its protection sleeve. First Edition GREAT GIFT. "Amish: The Art of the Quilt" by Robert Hughes and Julie Silber. This book showcases a collection of Amish quilts, highlighting their distinctive artistic qualities and cultural significance. The book features abstract geometric arrangements and solid-colored fabrics, representing a unique American art form created by Amish women between 1870 and 1950. Artistic Significance: Robert Hughes, an art critic, notes in the introduction that these quilts challenge the traditional distinctions between "folk" and "high" art, emphasizing their purity, vitality, and power. Physical Description: It is a large format book, approximately 14" x 14", with full-page color plates detailing the intricate designs of the quilts. https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/13892