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Craft in America  Episode I: Memory

Memory looks to the dynamic of cultural history and personal heritage in creating objects. Details

 

Program: Craft in America

Episode: Episode I: Memory

Take a tour through craft's history in America beginning with the pioneers of the field to the intimate stories of some of our country's most prominent craft artists. Memory observes how past is prologue, and looks to the dynamic of cultural history and personal heritage in creating objects. Featured artists include Sam Maloof, Garry Knox Bennett, Mary Jackson, Tom Joyce, and Pat Courtney Gold.

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Duration: (54:19)
Premiere Date: 09/17/2009
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR


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