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- Threads of hope
- Call Number: HQ1236.5.C5 T457 1996
Publication information: Princeton, NJ : Films for the Humanities & Sciences, c1996
Physical description: 1 videocassette (50 min.) : sd., col. 1/2 in
Description: Story of a group of Chilean women who banded together in silent protest and dared to defy a dictatorship. They are the sisters, mothers and wives of Pinochet's 'disappeared' and, armed with scraps of cloth, sewing needles and the overwhelming desire to find their loved ones, they set to work telling their stories by creating arpilleras: colourful handmade tapestries that chronicled the horror and injustice of Chile's reign of terror
- Faith Ringgold paints Crown Heights
- Call Number: N6537.R55 F25 1998
Publication information: Chappaqua, NY : L & S Video Inc. , c1998
Physical description: 1 videocassette (28 min.) : sd., col. 1/2 in
Description: Faith Ringgold details the creation of the quilt she created to represent the diverse cultures and traditions comprising the area of Crown Heights in New York city
- Faith Ringgold; the last story quilt
- Call Number: N 6538 .N5 F34 1991
Publication information: [Chicago, Ill.] : Home Vision, c1991
Physical description: 1 videocassette (28 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences 1/2 in
Description: A profile of the life and work of Faith Ringgold, noted Afro-American woman artist who specializes in painting on quilts and other cloth surfaces
- Collage methods
- Call Number: N7433.7 .C655 1994
Publication information: Aspen, Colo. : Crystal Video, 1994
Physical description: 1 videocassette (28 min.) : sd., col. 1/2 in
Description: The artist guides viewers through four different techniques for creating collages, using tissue paper, construction paper, stained papers, and pictures to produce different effects
- Gerhardt Knodel, an artist and his work
- Call Number: N7433.9 .G4 1981
Publication information: Chicago, Ill. : Encyclopaedia Britannica Educational Corp. [distributor], c1980
Physical description: 1 videocassette (13 min.) : sd., col. 1/2 in
Description: American fiber artist Gerhardt Knodel articulates his artistic goals, intercut with scenes of his studio, folk weavers in Kentucky who produce his special designs, and the installation of his massive woven pieces in such modern edifices as Detroit's Renaissance Center
- The Traditional crafts of Japan
- Call Number: NK1071 .A1 T73 1992
Publication information: [Tokyo] : Diamond, c1992
Physical description: 8 videocassettes (210 min.) : sd., col. 1/2 in
Contents: 1. Weaving : Nishijin textiles (25 min.) -- 2. Dyeing : Kyoto YÅ«zen (26 min.) -- 3. Ceramics : Shigaraki ware (27 min.) -- v. 4. Lacquer : Wajima ware (25 min.) -- 5. Woodworking : Kyoto joinery (28 min.) -- 6. Metalworking : Sakai forged blades (26 min.) -- 7. Papermaking : Echizen paper (26 min.) -- 8. Brushes and Sumi ink : Nara writing utensils (27 min.)
- Le sixieme sens; tenture de la dame à la licorne (vers 1480-1500)
- Call Number: NK3049.U5 .S59 2003
Publication information: Princeton, NJ : Films for the Humanities & Sciences, c2003
Physical description: 1 videodisc (32 min.) : sd., col. 4 3/4 in
Description: The National Museum of the Middle Ages in Paris is the home of The Lady and the Unicorn, the exotic set of six medieval tapestries that illustrates the five senses, and the Lady's deepest desire. This program seeks to unravel the mysteries woven into these enchanting wall hangings as it explores their history and symbolism.
- Femme/woman, a tapestry by Joan Miro
- Call Number: NK 3062 .A3 M5 1980
Publication information: Washington : The Gallery, 1980 : Distributed by National Audiovisual Center
Physical description: 1 videocassette (15 min.) : sd., col. : 1/2 in
Description: Focuses on one of the works commissioned for the new East Building of the National Gallery of Art, Joan Miró's tapestry entitled Femme. Documents the project from initial stages through the weaving on an oversized loom in Tarragona, Spain, to its completion and installation in the East Building's central court
- Wearable art from California; Gaza Bowen, shoemaker
- Call Number: NK4860.5.C24 B63 1985
Publication information: Davis, CA : Instructional Media University of California Berkeley, CA : University of California, Extension Center for Media and Independent Learning [distributor], c1985
Physical description: 1 videocassette (29 min.) : sd., col. 1/2 in
Description: Shoemaker Gaza Bowen is shown at work and discussing shoes as wearable art. Examples of her work and techniques are shown
- Wearable art from California; Jean Cacicedo
- Call Number: NK4860.5.C24 C33 1986
Publication information: Davis, Calif. : University of California, Davis, Instructional Media Berkeley, Calif. : University of California, Extension Center for Media and Independent Learning, c1986
Physical description: 1 videocassette (25 min.) : sd., col. 1/2 in
Description: Describes her background, the inspirations and creation of her works. Illustrates the bold graphic imagery and collage techniques of her dresses, coats, vests, and wall blankets. Techniques shown include appliqué, hand dyeing, and machine knitting
- Wearable art from California; Ellen Hauptli/Candace Kling
- Call Number: NK4860.5.C24 H33 1985
Publication information: Davis, CA : Instructional Media University of California Berkeley, CA : University of California, Extension Center for Media and Independent Learning [distributor], c1985
Physical description: 1 videocassette (45 min.) : sd., col. 1/2 in
Description: Ellen Hauptli and Candace Kling comment on their individual creative wearable art forms. Hauptli specializes in headdress and Kling in garments made from pleated fabrics. Examples of their work are shown
- Wearable art from California; K. Lee Manuel
- Call Number: NK4860.5.C24 M33 1986
Publication information: Davis, Calif. : University of California, Davis, Instructional Media Berkeley, CA : University of California, Extension Center for Media and Independent Learning [distributor], c1986
Physical description: 1 videocassette (27 min.) : sd., col. 1/2 in
Description: Describes her background, the inspirations and creation of her works. Features her unique painted leather garments and accessories that incorporate painted feathers and feather imagery
- Wearable art from California; Katherine Westphal
- Call Number: NK4860.5.C24 W43 1986
Publication information: Davis, Calif : Instructional Media University of California, Berkeley, Calif. : University of California, Extension Center for Media and Independent Learning [distributor], c1986
Physical description: 1 videocassette (27 min.) : sd., col. 1/2 in
Description: Katherine Westphal presents her own comments on her textile printing and wearable art and her own creative processes. The art pieces are shown
- Chihuly over Venice
- Call Number: NK5198.C43 C4 1999
Publication information: Chicago, IL : Home Vision 1999
Physical description: 1 videocassette (90 min.) : sd. col. 1/2 in
Description: Internationally acclaimed glass artist Dale Chihuly, hailed as the greatest glass artist of the 20th century, embarks on an unprecedented journey to the world's leading glass factories. His goal: to install monumental chandeliers throughout the city of Venice as part of the first international Biennale of Glass in September 1996--Container
- Chihuly DVD collection
- Call Number: NK5198.C43 C45 2003
Publication information: [Seattle, WA] : Portland Press, c2003
Physical description: 4 videodiscs (ca. 4 hours) : sd., col. 4 3/4 in
Contents: disc 1. Chihuly gardens & glass -- disc 2. Chihuly at the V&A -- disc 3. Chihuly in the light of Jerusalem -- disc 4. Chihuly and the masters of Venice
Description: Features an exhibition of the artist's works at the Garfield Park Conservatory, Chicago, at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, and at the Tower of David in Jerusalem, Israel. Also features a collaboration with Venetian glassblowers Lino Talgliapietra and Pino Signoretto
- Paj ntaub; textile techniques of the Hmong
- Call Number: NK9106.4.H56 T48 1996
Publication information: Berkeley, Calif. : University of California Extension Center for Media and Independent Learning, 1996
Physical description: 1 videocassette (40 min.) : sd., col. 1/2 in
Description: Presents an overview of the Hmong people and their needlework
- Woman of the cloth; fabric artist Penny Sisto
- Call Number: NK9198.S57 W6 1997
Publication information: Evansville, IN : Captured Images, [1997]
Physical description: 1 videocassette (56 min., 40 sec.) : sd., col. 1/2 in
Description: Shows how Penny Sisto has used art to transmute the pain of her childhood into potently beautiful quilts. Penny demonstrates her art techniques, describing her pieces, narrating her unusual life story via the art she has created, and explaining her philosophies
- The Eighteenth century woman
- Call Number: NX652.W6 E44 1982
Publication information: [Chicago, IL] : Home Vision, c1982
Physical description: 1 videocassette (VHS) (60 min.) : sd., col. 1/2 in
Description: Looks at an exhibit at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art entitled The eighteenth century woman, a vast collection of costumes, accessories, and objets d'art that reveal the unique ways in which fashionable eighteenth-century women made their presence felt in the society, art, and politics of their time
- Basic screen printing
- Call Number: TT273 .B3 1994
Publication information: Aspen, Colo. : Crystal Productions, [1994], c1988
Physical description: 1 videocassette (25 min.) : sd., col. 1/2 in. + 1 reference guide (20 p. 19 cm.)
Description: Presents the general process of screen printing along with historical information and numerous examples of commercial and fine art prints. Demonstrates paper, celluloid, adhesive paper, and resist stenciling methods
- Photographic screen printing
- Call Number: TT273 .P4 1994
Publication information: Aspen, Colo. : Crystal Productions, [1994], c1988
Physical description: 1 videocassette (27 min.) : sd., col. 1/2 in. + 1 reference guide (20 p. 19 cm.)
Description: Artists Alexander Wood and Spencer Walts demonstrate the photographic emulsion process using direct drawn keyline, rubylith, and blockout screen. Presents color separation, registration, and exposure in an easy to understand manner using a simple color wheel design
- Kiln fired glass updated
- Call Number: TT298 .K5 1993
Publication information: Manassas, VA : American Videotape, c1993
Physical description: 1 videocassette (50 min.) : sd., col. 1/2 in
Description: Explores the art of firing glass without the need for elaborate materials. Includes step-by-step demonstrations of glass handicraft projects
- Expressions; sewing to create texture
- Call Number: TT 751 .E9 1993
Publication information: Salem, OR : Lois Ericson, c1993
Physical description: 1 videocassette (1 hr., 24 min.) : sd., col. 1/2 in
Description: Lois Ericson demonstrates unusual techniques for creating textured vests. Shows how to create wrinkled and stitched fabric, tunnels of corded fabric, bias strips woven as fabric, and faced shapes sewn together as fashion fabric. Demonstrates specific sewing techniques
- Chinese paper-cuts
- Call Number: TT 870 .C4 1991
Publication information: [S.l.] : Kwang Hwa Mass Communications : International Audio-Visual Communications, 1991
Physical description: 1 videocassette (27 minutes) : sd., col. 1/2 in
Description: Introduces the traditional Chinese folk-art of papercutting. Covers the developmental history of papercutting and its different branches, and includes pictorial explanations and practical demonstrations
- Maskmaking with paper
- Call Number: TT898 .M37 1993
Publication information: Aspen, CO : Crystal Video, c1993
Physical description: 1 videocassette (20 min.) : sd., col. 1/2 in
Description: Teacher Peggy Flores demonstrates the art of making dimensional paper masks from construction paper
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