The Quilts of Gee's Bend: Masterpieces from a Lost Place

About this book

Since the 19th century the women of Gees Bend in southern Alabama have created stunning vibrant quilts. Beautifully illustrated with 110 color illustrations The Quilts of Gees Bend includes a historical overview of the two hundred years of extraordinary quilt-making in this African-American community its people and their art-making tradition. This book is beingreleased in conjunction with a national exhibition tour including The Museum of Fine Art Houston and the Whitney Museum of American Art.