The world and work of Walker Weed

Series: World of the American Craftsman Series

Duration: 0:28:00

Year Published: 1970

Creator: Indiana University Audio-Visual Center: Distributor | National Educational Television: Distributor

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: Presents the art of Walker Weed, a wood sculptor, discussing his belief that his carvings reflect the harmony he has found between himself and his environment. Reveals that he also teaches at Dartmouth College, New Hampshire, but feels out of context there. Indicates that his style is influenced by Scandinavian designs and is as simple and economical as possible. States that he feels man should be surrounded by the beauty of nature and not by unsympathetic objects.

Complete Record: , Presents the art of Walker Weed, a wood sculptor, discussing his belief that his carvings reflect the harmony he has found between himself and his environment. Reveals that he also teaches at Dartmouth College, New Hampshire, but feels out of context there. Indicates that his style is influenced by Scandinavian designs and is as simple and economical as possible. States that he feels man should be surrounded by the beauty of nature and not by unsympathetic objects.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.

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