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Author : Stephen J. Stein
Release : 1992-01-01
Genre : Religion
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Book Rating : 395/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis The Shaker Experience in America by : Stephen J. Stein
Download or read book The Shaker Experience in America written by Stephen J. Stein. This book was released on 1992-01-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Draws on oral and written testimony to trace the history and evolution of the Shakers, set within the broader context of American life
Author : Lesley Herzberg
Release : 2015-03-10
Genre : History
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Book Rating : 689/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis The Shakers by : Lesley Herzberg
Download or read book The Shakers written by Lesley Herzberg. This book was released on 2015-03-10. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shaker handicrafts' dignified simplicity is perhaps our greatest example of form following function. An off-shoot of Quakerism, the Shakers sought to create a heaven on earth through both worship and diligent work. Practical yet attractive, the furniture, textiles, tools and machinery of the Shakers are utterly distinctive and became famous the world over during the twentieth century, with certain Modernist architects and designers finding unexpected common ground with this decidedly non-modern sect. 'Shaker Handicraft' – the first Shaker exhibition at the Whitney Museum of American Art in 1935 – was only the first of many exhibits, and today the spirit of the Shakers – and the clean lines, solid construction and honest functionality of their crafts – make it one of the most popular and timeless design categories in the US and beyond.
Author : Joseph Manca
Release : 2019
Genre : Aesthetics
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Book Rating : 702/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Shaker Vision by : Joseph Manca
Download or read book Shaker Vision written by Joseph Manca. This book was released on 2019. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Beverly Gordon
Release : 1982-07
Genre : Antiques & Collectibles
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Book Rating : 427/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Shaker Textile Arts by : Beverly Gordon
Download or read book Shaker Textile Arts written by Beverly Gordon. This book was released on 1982-07. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive book on the kinds of textiles the Shakers used, how they were produced, and their cultural and economic importance to the communities.
Author : Benjamin E. Park
Release : 2021-02-09
Genre : History
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Book Synopsis A Companion to American Religious History by : Benjamin E. Park
Download or read book A Companion to American Religious History written by Benjamin E. Park. This book was released on 2021-02-09. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of original essays exploring the history of the various American religious traditions and the meaning of their many expressions The Blackwell Companion to American Religious History explores the key events, significant themes, and important movements in various religious traditions throughout the nation’s history from pre-colonization to the present day. Original essays written by leading scholars and new voices in the field discuss how religion in America has transformed over the years, explore its many expressions and meanings, and consider religion’s central role in American life. Emphasizing the integration of religion into broader cultural and historical themes, this wide-ranging volume explores the operation of religion in eras of historical change, the diversity of religious experiences, and religion’s intersections with American cultural, political, social, racial, gender, and intellectual history. Each chronologically-organized chapter focuses on a specific period or event, such as the interactions between Moravian and Indigenous communities, the origins of African-American religious institutions, Mormon settlement in Utah, social reform movements during the twentieth century, the growth of ethnic religious communities, and the rise of the Religious Right. An innovative historical genealogy of American religious traditions, the Companion: Highlights broader historical themes using clear and compelling narrative Helps teachers expose their students to the significance and variety of America’s religious past Explains new and revisionist interpretations of American religious history Surveys current and emerging historiographical trends Traces historical themes to contemporary issues surrounding civil rights and social justice movements, modern capitalism, and debates over religious liberties Making the lessons of American religious history relevant to a broad range of readers, The Blackwell Companion to American Religious History is the perfect book for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in American history courses, and a valuable resource for graduate students and scholars wanting to keep pace with current historiographical trends and recent developments in the field.
