Why read A Life Made by Hand?

Book cover of A Life Made by Hand: The Story of Ruth Asawa

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Ruth Asawa (1926-2013) was an influential and award-winning sculptor, a beloved figure in the Bay Area art world, and a devoted activist who advocated tirelessly for arts education. This lushly illustrated book by collage artist Andrea D'Aquino brings Asawa's creative journey to life, detailing the influence of her childhood in…

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1 author picked A Life Made by Hand as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Elizabeth Brown

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This book tells the fascinating story of Ruth Asawa’s journey to becoming a sculptor and passing on these ideals to the next generation through her work as an advocate for arts education The illustrations are beautifully rendered and colorful. Inspirational for budding artists everywhere, the book also contains teaching tools and an art activity.

From Elizabeth's list on The best books about women artists who broke barriers.