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Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Profiles several artists and artisans who create unique and notable holiday decorations. Travels to Asheville, North Carolina to visit the National Gingerbread House Competition and the Biltmore House, home to a premiere collection of Christmas decorations and mementoes.
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
Examines the work and methods of four American textile artists: Faith Ringold, creator of painted story quilts that tell the African American experience and the history of Harlem; Randall Darwall, maker of quilts and garments; Consuelo Jiminez Underwood, who incorporates weaving, sewing, painting, and applique to address her indigenous heritage; Terese Agnew, who makes quilts using a method she calls "drawing with thread".
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
"Explores the themes of origins and process as part of the vitality, history and significance of the craft movement in America, and its impact on our nation's rich cultural heritage. Capturing the beauty, creativity, and originality of the handmade, the film highlights artists and institutions"--Container.
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Glass artist Beth Lipman explores meanings found within 17th century paintings. Santero Charles M. Carrillo mixes historic religious and contemporary subject matter. Bead artist and quilter Joyce Scott draws her subject matter from diverse areas to address such issues as race and stereotyping. Jewelry artist and sculptor Thomas Mann created a series of wall panels to document untold stories of post-Katrina New Orleans.
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