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Biebrach, Kurt: A contrast worth while considering - Kulturelle Aufgaben und wirtschaftliche Möglichkeiten
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Creative Hands
No. 737
dorn of creative self-expression is re-
stricted; whereas, the products of Ger-
man arts and crafts are characterised,
in the first place, by a strongly marked
individual touch, and, secondly, by a
highly developed craftmanship. Their
distinctive character is the result of a
wholesome synthesis formed of the
application of the creative touch which
has been handed down from generation
to generation and of an ever careful
regard for the practical utility. But these
qualities which give them their indiv-
iduality, at the same time render it
impossible to apply modern methods of
mass production.With all theirmodernity
• Designed and Executed: Eugen Scherer, Gold and
Silversmith, Munich
(Above) Fruit Dish, Silver Trinket Box and Box designed as
Frog, set with Topaz. (Below) Pendant, Necklace and Ear-
rings in Gold and Coral.
^ Entwurf und Ausführung: Eugen Scherer, Gold- und Silber-
schmied, München.
(Oben) Fruchtschale, Zierdose, Froschdose mit Topas, Silber
handgeschlagen. (Unten) Anhänger, Halskette und Ohr-
ringe in Gold mit Korallen.
Creative Hands
No. 737
dorn of creative self-expression is re-
stricted; whereas, the products of Ger-
man arts and crafts are characterised,
in the first place, by a strongly marked
individual touch, and, secondly, by a
highly developed craftmanship. Their
distinctive character is the result of a
wholesome synthesis formed of the
application of the creative touch which
has been handed down from generation
to generation and of an ever careful
regard for the practical utility. But these
qualities which give them their indiv-
iduality, at the same time render it
impossible to apply modern methods of
mass production.With all theirmodernity
• Designed and Executed: Eugen Scherer, Gold and
Silversmith, Munich
(Above) Fruit Dish, Silver Trinket Box and Box designed as
Frog, set with Topaz. (Below) Pendant, Necklace and Ear-
rings in Gold and Coral.
^ Entwurf und Ausführung: Eugen Scherer, Gold- und Silber-
schmied, München.
(Oben) Fruchtschale, Zierdose, Froschdose mit Topas, Silber
handgeschlagen. (Unten) Anhänger, Halskette und Ohr-
ringe in Gold mit Korallen.