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Book Synopsis: Since the early 19th century, the women of Gee's Bend in southern Alabama have created stunning, vibrant quilts. Award-winning author Susan Goldman Rubin's The Quilts of Gee's Bend explores the history and culture of this fascinating group of women and their unique quilting traditions, using meticulous research to offer an exclusive look at an important facet of African American art and culture. In the rural community of Gee's Bend, African American women have been making quilts for generations. They use scraps of old overalls, aprons, and bleached cornmeal sacks—anything they can find. Their traditions have been passed down through the decades. Much to the women's surprise, a selection of the quilts was featured in an exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, in 2002. The exhibition then traveled to the Whitney Museum in New York City. “Eye-poppingly gorgeous,” wrote a critic for the New York Times about the exhibition. He continued, “Some of the most miraculous works of modern art America has produced.”
Rubin is known for producing well-researched, highly praised, and sophisticated biographies of artists and other important figures. Through similar research, The Quilts of Gee's Bend shares specifics about this rare community and its rich traditions, allowing children to pause to consider history through the eyes of the people who lived it and through a legacy that is passed on to the next generation.
This book should be of great interest to classrooms, libraries, and those interested in African American art in the United States, in addition to quilting, life in early emancipated colonies in the South, and Gee's Bend's importance in the Civil Rights movement. The quilts and the incredible stories behind them are powerful motivators for anyone who wishes to accomplish anything. A map, directions on how to make a quilt square, endnotes, and an index round out this stunning nonfiction book.
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Experience the breathtaking artistry and vibrant culture of the quilts of Gee's Bend with award-winning author Susan Goldman Rubin's The Quilts of Gee's Bend. Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of these talented women and their unique quilting traditions. Through meticulous research, Rubin shines a spotlight on this important facet of African American art and culture, offering an exclusive look into the lives and creations of the women of Gee's Bend.
The quilts of Gee's Bend are a testament to the resourcefulness and creativity of the African American women in this rural community. Using scraps of old overalls, aprons, and bleached cornmeal sacks, they have preserved their traditions for generations. These stunning quilts have garnered widespread recognition, surprising the women themselves when a selection was featured in a prestigious exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, and later at the Whitney Museum in New York City. As one New York Times critic exclaimed, the quilts are "eye-poppingly gorgeous," and some of the most remarkable works of modern art America has produced.
Rubin is renowned for her well-researched and highly praised biographies, and The Quilts of Gee's Bend is no exception. Through meticulous research, she delves into the rich history and unique traditions of this rare community, providing children with a compelling opportunity to explore history through the eyes of those who lived it. This book is a valuable resource for classrooms, libraries, and anyone interested in African American art, quilting, life in early emancipated colonies in the South, and the significant role Gee's Bend played in the Civil Rights movement.
Discover the power and inspiration behind the quilts of Gee's Bend. These incredible works of art and the stories they hold are profound motivators for anyone striving to achieve greatness. With a map, directions on how to make a quilt square, endnotes, and an index, this stunning nonfiction book is a comprehensive guide that will captivate readers of all ages.
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