Author: United States. Bureau of ManufacturesPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Consular reports
Languages : en
Pages : 714
Book Description
Reports from the Consuls of the United States (varies Slightly)
Author: United States. Bureau of ManufacturesPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Consular reports
Languages : en
Pages : 714
Book Description
Made in Canada
Author: Alan ElderPublisher: McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
ISBN: 0773572740
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
The red maple leaf is the quintessential symbol of Canada and the flag that popularized it throughout the world was designed in the 1960s as a result of government legislation aimed at creating a vital, new Canadian national identity through objects, events, and building projects. Made in Canada looks at the development of Canadian craft, design, and culture through ambitious government programs meant to reinforce the country's identity as a modern, sophisticated, and autonomous nation. As well, it documents the demise of a singular notion of modern life and its replacement with a focus on personal identity and consumerism. Changes in the 1960s included the building of modern airports, first space satellite, and new national symbols such as the maple leaf flag. Canadians embraced this heightened sense of individuality and demanded products that were equally individual. As a result pop culture objects sat on cool furniture influenced by Scandinavian modernism while handmade crafts reflected a growing concern with environmental issues. Expo 67 was the turning point - one final expression of optimism before Canada was rocked by social change and varied struggles for identity. Made in Canada examines national dreams and expressions of individuality in thoughtful and illuminating essays. Contributors include Sandra Alfoldy (NSCAD University), Paul Bourassa (Musée des beaux-arts de Québec), Brent Cordner (designer and educator, Toronto), Douglas Coupland (artist and author, Vancouver), Bernard Flaman (Government of Saskatchewan), Rachel Gotlieb (freelance curator and writer, Toronto), Michael Large (Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning), and Michael Prokopow (Design Exchange).
The Furniture Trade Review and Interior Decorator
Author: Reports from the Consuls of the United States
Author: United States. Bureau of Foreign CommercePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Consular reports
Languages : en
Pages : 802
Book Description
A Competitive Assessment of the U.S. Wood and Upholstered Furniture Industry
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Competition, International
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
Furniture Manufacturer and Artisan
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Furniture industry and trade
Languages : en
Pages : 916
Book Description
The Early Furniture of French Canada
Author: Jean PalardyUnited States Consular Reports
Author: The Furniture Journal
Author: Folk Furniture of Canada's Doukhobors, Hutterites, Mennonites and Ukrainians
Author: John A. FlemingPublisher: University of Alberta
ISBN: 9780888644183
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
With over 100 colour photographs, Folk Furniture of Canada's Doukhobors, Hutterites, Mennonites and Ukrainians offers a stunning visual record of the culture and values of these four ethno-cultural groups. Authors John Fleming and Michael Rowan take an interpretive approach to the importance of folk furniture and its intimate ties to people's values and beliefs. Photographer James Chambers beautifully captures both representative and exceptional artifacts, from large furniture items such as storage chests, benches, cradles, and tables, to small kitchen items including spoons, breadboxes, and cookie cutters.