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Book Synopsis Cultural Threads by : Jessica Hemmings
Download or read book Cultural Threads written by Jessica Hemmings and published by Bloomsbury Visual Arts. This book was released on 2020-11-12 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cultural Threads considers contemporary artists and designers who work at the intersection of cultures and use textiles as their vehicle. Ideas about belonging to multiple cultures, which can result in a sense of connection to everywhere and nowhere, are more pertinent to society today than ever. So too are the layers of history – often overlooked – behind the objects that make up our material world. The roots of postcolonial theory lie in literature and have, in the past, been communicated through dense academic jargon. Cultural Threads breaks with what can read as impenetrable rhetoric to show the rich visual diversity of craft and art that engages with multiple cultural influences. Many of these objects exist in an in-between world of their own, not wholly embraced by the establishments of art, nor functional objects in the conventional sense of craft. Cultural Threads is an exploration of contemporary textiles and their relationship with postcolonial culture. However, the postcolonial thinking examined here shares with craft an interest in the lived, rather than the purely theoretical, giving a very human account of the interactions in between craft and culture.
Book Synopsis Common Threads by : Sally Dwyer-McNulty
Download or read book Common Threads written by Sally Dwyer-McNulty and published by UNC Press Books. This book was released on 2014 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Common Threads: A Cultural History of Clothing in American Catholicism
Download or read book Cultural Threads written by Laure Sauer and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Threads Around the World by : Deb Brandon
Download or read book Threads Around the World written by Deb Brandon and published by . This book was released on 2018-11-28 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Handmade textiles are personal, no matter where in the world they're created, and these photos and explanations of 25 diverse world cultures' techniques vividly share the details. Take a voyage through these pages and see how today's artisans continue to create traditional fiber arts with age-old methods. Blending well-researched information, engaging style, and inspiration, the pages explore espadrilles, flatwoven rugs, mittens, voudou flags, mirror embroidery, and the histories they hold. This open-eyed approach will appeal to textile devotees, from the casually curious to professional artists, and to people who are interested in heritage crafts and diverse cultures. Brandon has written for more than a decade for WARP (Weave A Real Peace), anonprofit networking organization whose members are dedicated toimproving the quality of life of textile artisans in communities inneed.
Book Synopsis The Unbroken Thread by : Kathryn Klein
Download or read book The Unbroken Thread written by Kathryn Klein and published by Getty Publications. This book was released on 1997-01-01 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Housed in the former 16th-century convent of Santo Domingo church, now the Regional Museum of Oaxaca, Mexico, is an important collection of textiles representing the area’s indigenous cultures. The collection includes a wealth of exquisitely made traditional weavings, many that are now considered rare. The Unbroken Thread: Conserving the Textile Traditions of Oaxaca details a joint project of the Getty Conservation Institute and the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) of Mexico to conserve the collection and to document current use of textile traditions in daily life and ceremony. The book contains 145 color photographs of the valuable textiles in the collection, as well as images of local weavers and project participants at work. Subjects include anthropological research, ancient and present-day weaving techniques, analyses of natural dyestuffs, and discussions of the ethical and practical considerations involved in working in Latin America to conserve the materials and practices of living cultures.
Download or read book Divine Threads written by April Liu and published by . This book was released on 2019-01-07 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For more than 100 years, Vancouver has been home to a vibrant and thriving Cantonese opera scene. As a performance art carried out by transient troupes, it is an ephemeral medium that rarely leaves a trace in the historic records. However, an extraordinary treasure trove of early 20th-century Cantonese opera costumes, props, and stage dressings made its way to the Museum of Anthropology in Vancouver, BC. In the first book-length study of this little known collection, April Liu retraces the arduous journeys of early Cantonese opera troupes who began arriving along the west coast of North America during the mid-19th century. A close examination of the costumes and props reveal the moving songs, stories, performances, and ritual practices of early Chinese migrant communities who struggled to make a home in a foreign and often hostile land.
Book Synopsis Traditional Textiles of Cambodia by : Gillian Green
Download or read book Traditional Textiles of Cambodia written by Gillian Green and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The silks and costumes of Cambodia are among the most beautiful and complex in Southeast Asia. Gillian Green's comprehensive text provides a historical framework from the Angkorian period onwards. From every day dress and dance costumes, to temple hangings and monks robes, all aspects of Cambodian textiles are elucidated and illustrated in full colour.- from Amazon.
Book Synopsis Making Sense of the Intercultural by : Adrian Holliday
Download or read book Making Sense of the Intercultural written by Adrian Holliday and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-11-19 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book we wish to find a new way of talking about, connecting and operationalising the third space, narratives, positioning, and interculturality. Our purpose is to shake established views in what we consider to be an urgent quest for dealing with prejudice. We therefore seek to draw attention to the following: How Centre structures and large culture boundaries are sources of prejudice How deCentred intercultural threads address prejudice by dissolving these boundaries How, in everyday small culture formation on the go, the cultural and the intercultural are observable and become indistinguishable How agency, personal and grand narratives, discourses, and positioning become visible in unexpected ways How we researchers also bring competing narratives in making sense of the intercultural How third spaces are discordant and uncomfortable places in which all of us must struggle to achieve interculturality This book is therefore a journey of discovery with each chapter building on the previous ones. While throughout there are particular empirical events (interviews, reconstructed ethnographic accounts and research diary entries) with their own detailed analyses and insights, they connect back to discussion in previous chapters.
Download or read book Feminine Threads written by Annika Thomas and published by BoD - Books on Demand. This book was released on 2017-06-08 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What happens when we become one person in the outer world, while our true feminine Self is buried below the surface? Like so many other women with this dilemma Annika Thomas, who is a designer of clothes, became over-identified with her persona. As she became conscious of this inner split, embarking on a quest for wholeness seemed like her only option. This book is the story of her dramatic journey to find, and embody, her true Self. Feminine Threads is an in-depth exploration of the Feminine and its connection to clothes and beauty. The personal threads of a contemporary woman ́s life, as well as some of her experiences beyond time and space, are interwoven with impersonal threads of cultural, mythic, historic and psycho-spiritual perspectives. The richly adorned tapestry that emerges presents a deeper, holistic image of womanhood that helps us grasp the mystery of true Feminine Beauty.
Book Synopsis Exploring Cultural Threads by : Mack Rafeal
Download or read book Exploring Cultural Threads written by Mack Rafeal and published by Rose Publishing (CA). This book was released on 2023-11-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Exploring Cultural Threads: Unveiling Diversity" is a captivating journey that intricately weaves through the vibrant tapestry of global cultures, unraveling the threads that connect us all. This narrative unfolds as an immersive exploration into the rich and diverse heritage of societies around the world, offering readers a profound understanding of the myriad traditions, customs, and histories that shape our collective human experience. The description delves into the heart of this cultural odyssey, highlighting the interconnectedness of seemingly disparate threads. From ancient rituals to contemporary expressions, the narrative celebrates the resilience of cultural diversity, showcasing the ways in which traditions have evolved and adapted over time. As readers embark on this enlightening voyage, the narrative unveils the untold stories of communities and individuals, shedding light on the beauty of cross-cultural influences and the profound impact of shared experiences. It captures the essence of cultural exchange, emphasizing the importance of fostering mutual respect, understanding, and appreciation in an increasingly interconnected world. "Exploring Cultural Threads" doesn't merely showcase the surface-level aspects of diversity but delves into the nuances that make each cultural thread unique. It serves as a bridge between generations, fostering a dialogue that transcends borders and promotes a sense of global unity. This narrative is an invitation to celebrate our shared humanity, encouraging readers to embrace the beauty found in our differences. Through vivid storytelling and poignant anecdotes, "Exploring Cultural Threads: Unveiling Diversity" inspires a deeper appreciation for the intricate and colorful mosaic that is the collective heritage of humankind.
Download or read book Threading Time written by Dolores Bausum and published by TCU Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Publisher Fact Sheet The author uses a generic conception of threadwork--all kinds of work done with thread, fiber & yarn--to explore the essential link between the human spirit & the art of connecting threads, relying primarily on art & literature sources.
Download or read book Threads of Life written by Clare Hunter and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2019-10-15 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This globe-spanning history of sewing and embroidery, culture and protest, is “an astonishing feat . . . richly textured and moving” (The Sunday Times, UK). In 1970s Argentina, mothers marched in headscarves embroidered with the names of their “disappeared” children. In Tudor, England, when Mary, Queen of Scots, was under house arrest, her needlework carried her messages to the outside world. From the political propaganda of the Bayeux Tapestry, World War I soldiers coping with PTSD, and the maps sewn by schoolgirls in the New World, to the AIDS quilt, Hmong story clothes, and pink pussyhats, women and men have used the language of sewing to make their voices heard, even in the most desperate of circumstances. Threads of Life is a chronicle of identity, memory, power, and politics told through the stories of needlework. Clare Hunter, master of the craft, threads her own narrative as she takes us over centuries and across continents—from medieval France to contemporary Mexico and the United States, and from a POW camp in Singapore to a family attic in Scotland—to celebrate the universal beauty and power of sewing.
Download or read book Threads written by Jane L. Collins and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2009-11-15 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Americans have been shocked by media reports of the dismal working conditions in factories that make clothing for U.S. companies. But while well intentioned, many of these reports about child labor and sweatshop practices rely on stereotypes of how Third World factories operate, ignoring the complex economic dynamics driving the global apparel industry. To dispel these misunderstandings, Jane L. Collins visited two very different apparel firms and their factories in the United States and Mexico. Moving from corporate headquarters to factory floors, her study traces the diverse ties that link First and Third World workers and managers, producers and consumers. Collins examines how the transnational economics of the apparel industry allow firms to relocate or subcontract their work anywhere in the world, making it much harder for garment workers in the United States or any other country to demand fair pay and humane working conditions. Putting a human face on globalization, Threads shows not only how international trade affects local communities but also how workers can organize in this new environment to more effectively demand better treatment from their distant corporate employers.
Book Synopsis Threads of Light by : Patrick Dowdey
Download or read book Threads of Light written by Patrick Dowdey and published by University of Washington Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collaboration between the Suzhou Embroidery Research Institute and Robert Glenn Ketchum. Photographs by Ketchum were recreated as pieces of embroidery by SERI.
Book Synopsis Narrative Threads by : Jeffrey Quilter
Download or read book Narrative Threads written by Jeffrey Quilter and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 2010-07-05 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Inka Empire stretched over much of the length and breadth of the South American Andes, encompassed elaborately planned cities linked by a complex network of roads and messengers, and created astonishing works of architecture and artistry and a compelling mythology—all without the aid of a graphic writing system. Instead, the Inkas' records consisted of devices made of knotted and dyed strings—called khipu—on which they recorded information pertaining to the organization and history of their empire. Despite more than a century of research on these remarkable devices, the khipu remain largely undeciphered. In this benchmark book, twelve international scholars tackle the most vexed question in khipu studies: how did the Inkas record and transmit narrative records by means of knotted strings? The authors approach the problem from a variety of angles. Several essays mine Spanish colonial sources for details about the kinds of narrative encoded in the khipu. Others look at the uses to which khipu were put before and after the Conquest, as well as their current use in some contemporary Andean communities. Still others analyze the formal characteristics of khipu and seek to explain how they encode various kinds of numerical and narrative data.
Book Synopsis Unraveling the Threads of Time by : Barrett Williams
Download or read book Unraveling the Threads of Time written by Barrett Williams and published by Barrett Williams. This book was released on 2024-09-01 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: **Unraveling the Threads of Time** Step into a world where ancient wisdom meets contemporary life in "Unraveling the Threads of Time." This captivating eBook takes you on a mesmerizing journey through the rich tapestry of Mesoamerican and Indigenous cultures. Dive deep into mysticism, cosmology, and the profound traditions that have shaped civilizations for millennia. Begin with an introduction to the mystic beliefs and practices of Indigenous peoples, revealing the secrets of shamanism and sacred rituals. Experience the majestic cosmovision of Mesoamerican cultures, where sacred calendars and intricate symbols guided societies through the ages. Explore the enduring traditions that still influence daily life today, from traditional crafts to sustainable agricultural practices. Discover the archaeological treasures of spiritual sites, where ancient temples and pyramids whisper tales of past grandeur and recent discoveries unlock new secrets. Traverse the highs and lows of the Maya civilization, from their golden age to their struggles and lasting legacy. Unearth the myths and societal structures of the Aztec and Nahua cultures, whose influences permeate modern cultural frameworks. Delve into the enigmatic origins of the Olmecs, the "Mother Culture" of Mesoamerica, known for their monumental art and lasting contributions. Witness the resilience and survival of Indigenous peoples through the trials of European colonization and their relentless quest for autonomy and rights, culminating in a vibrant cultural revival. Embrace the fusion of Indigenous and colonial cultures, where syncretic religions and traditions enrich national identities. Celebrate the language, literature, music, and dance that preserve and evolve Indigenous heritage. Savor the secrets of indigenous gastronomy and traditional medicinal knowledge that have been cherished through generations. Examine the dynamic roles of women and gender in Indigenous societies, and the impacts of modern gender movements. Finally, reflect on modern influences, cultural preservation, and envision a future where Indigenous histories and rights are honored and advanced. "Unraveling the Threads of Time" is not just an exploration of the past; it's a bridge to understanding how ancient wisdom continues to shape the present and guide us toward a more inclusive and respectful future. Unlock the threads of time and discover a treasure trove of knowledge and inspiration.
Book Synopsis Cultural Materialism by : Marvin Harris
Download or read book Cultural Materialism written by Marvin Harris and published by AltaMira Press. This book was released on 2001-08-28 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cultural Materialism, published in 1979, was Marvin Harris's first full-length explication of the theory with which his work has been associated. While Harris has developed and modified some of his ideas over the past two decades, generations of professors have looked to this volume as the essential starting point for explaining the science of culture to students. Now available again after a hiatus, this edition of Cultural Materialism contains the complete text of the original book plus a new introduction by Orna and Allen Johnson that updates his ideas and examines the impact that the book and theory have had on anthropological theorizing.
