Joinery, Joists and Gender - A History of Woodworking for the 21st Century

This is the first publication of its kind to survey the long and rich histories of women and gender non-conforming persons who work in wood. This book provides an accessible and insightful entry into the histories, practices, and lived experiences of women and non-binary makers in woodworking.

List of contents

Preface Introduction Chapter 1: Early Histories of Women in Woodworking Chapter 2: Changing Educational Models Chapter 3: Shifting Economies Chapter 4: The American Studio Furniture Movement Chapter 5: Contemporary Profiles

About the author

Deirdre Visser is a curator, educator, visual artist, and woodworker in San Francisco's Mission District.

Summary

This is the first publication of its kind to survey the long and rich histories of women and gender non-conforming persons who work in wood. This book provides an accessible and insightful entry into the histories, practices, and lived experiences of women and non-binary makers in woodworking.

Product details

• Authors: Deirdre Visser
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 28.02.2022
• EAN: 9780367363413
• ISBN: 978-0-367-36341-3
• No. of pages: 368
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Art history; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; Product Design, DESIGN / Product, ARCHITECTURE / Interior Design / General, Professional interior design, ART / History / General, DESIGN / History & Criticism, History of art / art & design styles, History of Art, Industrial / commercial art & design, history of design, Architecture: interior design