Beyond Craft: The Art Fabric

A very important book on the fiber art movement. A comprehensive survey of the Art Fabric movement of the 1960s featuring artists from Europe and the United States... Some of the artists included: Magdalena Abakanowicz, Sheila Hicks, Aurelia Munoz, Lenore Tawney and more

CONSTANTINE, Mildred

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A history of an art movement with an analysis and techniques. "This sweeping survey of Art Fabric works, objects, and activity in the important decade of the 1970's is a roaring statement of artistic truth. The relative youth of this movement is reflected in the vigor of the works presented. Yet their technical maturity and aesthetic soundness and honesty reflect a tradition of great antiquity. Far more than just a valuable documentation of the art fabric movement, this book is a statement of love for this medium by authors who are major forces in the art fabric world and sets a standard for art in any medium" - from front flap.

The Art Fabric: Mainstream

Larsen, Jack Lenor

Van Nostrand-Reinhold

In this beautifully designed and produced volume, over 100 photographs - including Weston's numerous portraits of Modotti - and Mildred Constantine's sympathetic, meticulously researched text capture the fullness of a life wholly devoted to political, personal, and artistic freedom. Perceptive and authoritative, Tina Modotti lifts the veil on a fragile life of iron.

Tina Modotti: A Fragile Life

Biographies & Memoirs

BLOOMSBURY

Now widely recognized as one of the early twentieth century's most extraordinary photographers, Tina Modotti was remembered until recently more for her relationship to Edward Weston than for her own strong, sensuous work. This comprehensively produced biography, now published for the first time in paperback, captures in over 100 striking photographs and a sympathetic, meticulously researched text the fullness of a life wholly committed to political, personal, and artistic freedom. From her early days in Hollywood as a silent film actress, through the creative, fruitful years in Mexico with Weston and her political exile in 1930s Europe, to her sudden death in 1942, Tina Modotti's courage, clear vision, and dramatic flair made her one of the most internationally controversial and widely admired artistic figures of her day. Perceptive and authoritative, Tina Modotti lifts the veil on a fragile life of iron.

Arts & Photography

Individual Artists

Chronicle Books+

Now widely recognized as one of the early twentieth century's most extraordinary photographers, Tina Modotti was remembered until recently more for her relationship to Edward Weston than for her own strong, sensuous work. This comprehensively produced biography, now published for the first time in paperback, captures in over 100 striking photographs and a sympathetic, meticulously researched text the fullness of a life wholly committed to political, personal, and artistic freedom. From her early days in Hollywood as a silent film actress, through the creative, fruitful years in Mexico with Weston and her political exile in 1930s Europe, to her sudden death in 1942, Tina Modotti's courage, clear vision, and dramatic flair made her one of the most internationally controversial and widely admired artistic figures of her day. Perceptive and authoritative, Tina Modotti lifts the veil on a fragile life of iron.

Tina Modotti: a fragile life

Paddington Press

Traces the life and career of the Italian-born actress, model, and photographer, describes her relationship with Edward Weston, and recounts her involvement with social and political issues

Rizzoli Intl Pubns

Beautifully illustrated survey of Art Fabric works, objects and activity in the 1970's. The relative youth of this movement is reflected in the vigor of the works presented.

Kodansha USA Inc

Shows a variety of fabric art by twenty-eight artists, provides a brief profile of each individual, and defines weaving terms.

Catalog for the exhibition, "Theo Leffmann: Weaving a Life Into Art" at the Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art, Northwestern University, September 23-October 29, 2000. Illustrated throughout with over 60 plates, most in full color, 87 pages.

Theo Leffmann

Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art

Leffmann, Theo

Mickenberg, David

Mary & Leigh Block Gallery

Jack Lenor Larsen: Creator and Collector

Widely considered a master of twentieth-century textile design, world-renowned designer Jack Lenor Larsen has also collected the crafts of world cultures and related contemporary art for the last fifty years. The synergy between his design and his collecting is the subject of this book, which offers insights into Larson's artistic vision and the nature of creativity itself. Over forty of Larsen's most innovative textiles are juxtaposed with the treasures that helped to inspire them. Engagingly revealed is Larsen's eye for art by such well-known figures as Dale Chihuly, Dame Lucie Rie, and Wharton Esherick, among others, as well as anonymous but no less gifted artists from Japan, Korea, Colombia, Africa and India. Also discussed are Larsen's contributions to modern textile, interior and architectural design, and his often ground-breaking technical achievements. A narrative chronology, the most complete in print, concludes this profile of a celebrated creator, world-travelling collector, and friend to artists and artisans of all nations.

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

McFadden, David Revere

Crafts & Hobbies

Merrell Publishers

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Beyond Craft: The Art Fabric

The Art Fabric: Mainstream

Tina Modotti: A Fragile Life

Tina Modotti: A Fragile Life

Tina Modotti: a fragile life

Tina Modotti: A Fragile Life

The Art Fabric: Mainstream

Beyond Craft: The Art Fabric

Theo Leffmann

Jack Lenor Larsen: Creator and Collector