The Quilts of Gee's Bend: Masterpieces from a Lost Place
by Jane Livingston and Alvia Wardlaw and John Beardsley and William Arnett
Since the 19th century, the women of Gee’s Bend in southern Alabama have created stunning, vibrant quilts. Beautifully illustrated with 110 color illustrations, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend includes a historical overview of the two hundred years of extraordinary quilt-making in this African-American community, its people, and their art-making tradition. This book is being·released in conjunction with a national exhibition tour including The Museum of Fine Art, Houston, and the Whitney Museum of American Art.
Release Date:
September 22, 2002