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Dr. Carol VenturaProfessor of Art |
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Dr. Carol VenturaProfessor of Art |
I am working on three books. The History of Craft surveys western and non-western ceramics, fiber, glass, metal, and wood. Maya Baroque examines Maya contributions to Spanish Colonial architecture in Guatemala and southern Mexico. Southeastern Native American Art surveys the Southeastern United States, prehistoric through the present. Please take a look at my some of my research:
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Although tapestry crochet was traditionally a man's craft in Guatemala, today both men and women make shoulder bags. In Cameroon, Africa, tapestry crochet hats are popular. These photos are from my books, Tapestry Crochet, More Tapestry Crochet, and Bead & Felted Tapestry Crochet, which include the history of the technique and several projects. |
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| Jakaltek Maya weavers learn backstrap weaving through example and observation. By the time Jakaltek girls are six years old, they can usually weave hair sashes with supplementary weft motifs. These photos are from my updated bilingual book, Maya Hair Sashes Backstrap Woven in Jacaltenango, Guatemala / Cintas mayas tejidas con el telar de cintura en Jacaltenango, Guatemala. The book includes detailed descriptions of weaving techniques, the backstrap loom, and the symbolism of weaving in pre-Columbian Mesoamerica. | |||
The Americas
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Links to Haida artists of Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, Canada: |
Link to Vancouver boat builders: |
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Wood Carving of Reg Davidson |
Argillite Jewelry of Myles Edgars |
Silver Jewelry of Dave Hunter |
Painting of James Sawyer |
Hats and Baskets of Gladys Vandal |
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Links to crafts and artists of the state of Guanajuato, Mexico: |
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More links to craftspeople and artists of Mexico: |
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Backstrap weaver Esperanza |
Reed Baskets |
Maya |
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Africa
Links to crafts and artists of Cameroon, Africa: |
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| AFHEMI Museum | Handicraft
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Asia
| Links to crafts of China: |
Links to crafts of Japan: |
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| Yaoli Dunzi | Jingdezhen Porcelain | Cloisonne Enameling | Printing | Washi paper | Shibori | Katazome | |
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Links to the crafts of Indonesia (some are still under construction): |
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| Batik in Java and Bali | Ikat Weaving | Songket Weaving | The Kris | Filigree in Java |
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| Wood Carving |
Stone Carving |
Terracotta Roof Tiles | Shadow Puppets | Horn Carving |
Classical Painting |
Europe
| Links to three artists from Poland: |
Links to crafts of Portugal: |
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| Czeslaw Olma | Artisan Workshops | Ceramics of Caldas da Rainha | Earthenware Tiles | |||
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Links to crafts and artists of Spain: |
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| Blacksmithing in Andalucia | Metal Spinning in Seville | Silversmithing in Andalucia | Seville Sculpture | Granada Marquetry |
| I am the architect and general contractor for our Insulated Concrete Form home and studio. Concrete is being pumped into the walls of the second story on the right. A concrete roof will be poured in place as soon as the walls have been finished. You can follow the construction by looking at the foundation, floor, second floor, second floor walls, and roof. |
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Link to Andrzej Gutek's Home Page (Polaroid Image Transfer, Math, and Candelabra)
Designed and maintained by Carol Ventura.
