Shaker Vision Seeing Beauty in Early America 1st Edition by Joseph Manca ISBN 1625344686 9781625344687

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ISBN 10: 1625344686 
ISBN 13: 9781625344687
Author: Joseph Manca

The Shakers are known for self-denial and austerity in everyday living and their material world, as embodied by the heavenly simplicity and purity of their chairs and blanket chests. Yet the believers also enjoyed a diversity of visual pleasures, from flowers, sunsets, rainbows, and the northern lights as seen at home to waterfalls, ocean waves, and dramatic cliffs viewed while traveling across America.

In Shaker Vision, Joseph Manca explores original texts, especially diaries and travel journals, and material culture to demonstrate that Shakers enjoyed a remarkably deep experience of the visual world. Shakers shared tastes with mainstream Americans and often employed a similar aesthetic vocabulary, but all within a belief system that made them distinct. In addition to their well-known ascetic architecture, furniture, and handicraft styles, they expressed themselves through ornate and detailed spiritual art and in vivid, visionary experiences. Based on firsthand accounts of the believers themselves, this richly illustrated volume will dramatically change how we assess the visual world of this uniquely American religious sect.

Shaker Vision Seeing Beauty in Early America 1st Table of contents:

Part I: Foundations of Shaker Life and Thought

• Chapter 1: Roots of the Shaker Movement

  • Origins in Eighteenth-Century England: Ann Lee and the “Shaking Quakers”

  • Migration to America and the Establishment of Early Communities

  • Core Theological Principles: Celibacy, Communal Ownership, Confession of Sins, Pacifism

  • The Millennium and the “Heaven on Earth” Vision

• Chapter 2: Daily Life and Work in Shaker Communities

  • The Organization of Shaker Villages and Family Orders

  • Industry, Innovation, and Self-Sufficiency

  • Gender Roles and Equality within the Shaker System

  • Rituals, Worship, and the Manifestation of Spiritual Gifts

Part II: The Shaker Aesthetic: Principles and Expressions

• Chapter 3: Simplicity, Order, and Cleanliness: The Guiding Principles of Shaker Design

  • Theological Basis for Austerity and Absence of Ornamentation

  • “Hands to Work, Hearts to God”: The Integration of Labor and Spirituality

  • The Pursuit of Perfection in Craftsmanship

  • The Influence of Protestantism and Enlightenment Ideas on Shaker Aesthetics

• Chapter 4: Shaker Architecture: Form Follows Function

  • Meetinghouses, Dwelling Houses, and Workshops

  • Planning and Layout of Shaker Villages

  • Utilitarian Design and Efficient Use of Space

  • Built-in Storage, Peg Rails, and Innovative Features

• Chapter 5: Shaker Furniture: Enduring Icons of Design

  • The Craft of Chairmaking, Cabinets, and Tables

  • Emphasis on Proportions, Joinery, and Quality Materials

  • The Evolution of Styles within Shaker Furniture (Early, Middle, Late Periods)

  • Distinguishing Authentic Shaker Pieces

Part III: Diverse Manifestations of Shaker Beauty

• Chapter 6: Textiles and Dress: Modesty, Uniformity, and Ingenuity

  • Shaker Clothing: Simplicity and Practicality

  • Weaving, Spinning, and Dyeing Practices

  • Quilts, Baskets, and Domestic Linens

  • The Symbolism of Simplicity in Attire

• Chapter 7: Tools, Utensils, and Everyday Objects

  • The Design of Tools for Efficiency and Ergonomics

  • Agricultural Implements and Workshop Tools

  • Kitchen Utensils, Brooms, and Household Items

  • The Beauty in the Everyday Object

• Chapter 8: The Gift Drawings and Shaker Spiritualism

  • The Era of Manifestations and Spiritual Inspiration (1837-1847)

  • The Phenomenon of “Gift Drawings” and their Artistic Significance

  • Symbolism, Visions, and the Sacred Landscape

  • Relationship to Other Forms of Shaker Art and Expression

• Chapter 9: Later Shaker Innovations and Legacy

  • Commercial Production and Marketing of Shaker Goods

  • The Decline of Shaker Communities

  • The Enduring Influence of Shaker Design on Modernism and Craft Movements

  • Shaker Museums and the Preservation of their Heritage

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