The Art & Character of Nutcrackers

By Arlene Wagner

Beyond visions of sugar plum fairies and wooden men with white beards, the nutcrackers featured in The Art and Character of Nutcrackers are elegant, sophisticated, rustic pieces of useable art steeped... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1933112085
• ISBN13: 9781933112084
• Release Date: December 2006
• Publisher: Daedalus Books
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 3.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 12.5" x 1.0" x 10.0"

Customer Reviews

The Colorful Nutcracker!

Nutcrackers have a long history, moving from simple utilitarian designs to works of art which have achieved notoriety and acclaim - and here to document all the changing trends in construction and artistry is THE ART & CHARACTER OF NUTCRACKERS. Color photos pack every page and contrast a wide range of nutcrackers. Discussions of different woods utilized by artisans, changing styles around the world, and different materials utilized make for an exciting display perfect for collectors and artists alike.

A truly gorgeous resource for collectors and casual browsers alike

The Art And Character Of Nutcrackers is an artbook of nutcrackers as crafted throughout human history, from simple and utilitarian devices to whimsical novelties resembling toy soldiers to beautiful works of art, and even provocative nutcrackers fashioned in the semblance of nude women. The text offers a brief survey of the creation, evolution, and use of nutcrackers, yet the majority of The Art And Character Of Nutcrackers is devoted to full-color photography of the nutcrackers themselves. Each photo bears a caption that lists the nutcracker's name, origin, composition, and approximate dimensions. The Art And Character Of Nutcrackers is not a price guide, yet it is a truly gorgeous resource for collectors and casual browsers alike, and a wonderful way to visually experience an artistic marriage of practical function and aesthetic value.