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Amish Quilts - Geometry and Simplicity, Community and Belief at the Burlingame Public Library

Presented by City of Burlingame at Burlingame Public Library

January 11, 2010

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Amish Quilts - Geometry and Simplicity, Community and Belief at the Burlingame Public Library

Fine Arts Museum’s Docent lecturer Judy Cunningham or Kay Payne will discuss Amish Quilts: Geometry and Simplicity, Community and Belief. The quilts, made with superior craftsmanship and great care, are visual distillations of the Amish faith and way of life, representing the principles of simplicity, humility, discipline, and community that govern their society. Experience the simple yet strong designs, rich saturated colors, intricate...

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Fine Arts Museum’s Docent lecturer Judy Cunningham or Kay Payne will discuss Amish Quilts: Geometry and Simplicity, Community and Belief. The quilts, made with superior craftsmanship and great care, are visual distillations of the Amish faith and way of life, representing the principles of simplicity, humility, discipline, and community that govern their society. Experience the simple yet strong designs, rich saturated colors, intricate quilting patterns and fine and elaborate stitching of one of the finest aesthetic art forms in America.

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Burlingame Public Library

480 Primrose Road
Burlingame, CA 94010

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Free

Times:
7pm-8pm

Phone: 650-558-7400 x2

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