| Description |
295 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 272-276) and index. |
| Contents |
Preface: Archie Brennan, December 7, 1931-October 31, 2019 -- Introduction: continuing traditions -- The drawing series -- Examining the "Drawing series" with the "At a window" series -- Discovering tapestry -- The origin of the Copper Pipe Loom -- My Victorian aunt: what she really knew -- The space between the warps -- Dear Penelope, or In praise of the unknown weaver -- Australia and Papua New Guinea -- Horror vacui -- A few thoughts on technique and design -- Did you remember to feed the cat? or Seeing a purpose for tapestry today -- Historical reconstruction series -- Hawaii -- The Earth awaits, Dersu Uzala, Second Series -- "Once upon a time," Princess Ka'iulani, Hawaii, 1993 -- American Gotham -- Teaching tapestry in North America -- A small gallery of works -- And beyond: Archie Brennan through the eyes of contemporary tapestry weavers who worked and studied with him. |
| Summary |
"One of the world's most influential tapestry weavers, renowned for bringing "pop" into the ancient art of tapestry, Archie Brennan (1931 2019) had an exceptionally long career. Beginning in the mid-1940s and continuing into the first two decades of the 21st century, he pushed the boundaries of the medium, he developed a unique approach to weaving and tapestry design, and he influenced many people with his teaching style and outsized personality. This memoir, compiled with the assistance of weaver and former Wednesday Group member Brenda Osborn, provides the opportunity to pass his insights and his creative voice to a new generation of weavers. Let his incomparable voice explain why a dedication to weaving is worthwhile"--Publisher's description. |
| Subject |
Brennan, Archie, 1931-2019 -- Catalogs.
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Tapestry -- United States -- 20th century -- Catalogs.
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Tapestry -- United States -- 21st century -- Catalogs.
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Tapestry. (OCoLC)fst01142985
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United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
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| Chronological Term |
1900-2099
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| Genre/Form |
Catalogs. (OCoLC)fst01423692
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Catalogs.
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| Added Author |
Osborn, Brenda, editor.
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| ISBN |
9780764362491 |
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0764362496 |
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