American tapestry weaving since the 1930s and its European roots

Author

Shaw, Courtney Ann

Document type

Catalogue d'exposition

Language

English

Source

American tapestry weaving since the 1930s and its European roots. 1989, 48 p., ill.; sel. bibliogr.

Publisher

University of Maryland, Art Gallery, College Park (usa)

Publication country

United States

Abstract (en)

Examines the development of the art and craft of tapestry weaving in the United States in the 20th c., noting the role of European training and influence. Discusses the complementary disciplines of tapestry artist (whose designs are woven by others) and tapestry artist/weaver.

Exhibition

• 27 Mar-26 Apr 1989 ; University of Maryland at College Park, Art Gallery ; College Park (MD, USA) ; United States

Subject (en)

• General history of art -- 1945-present -- Decorative arts -- Textiles and costume -- United States
• Tapestry
• United States
• 1900-2000
• Exhibitions
• Europe
• Education
• Weavers
• Influence
• Art education

Subject (fr)

• Histoire générale de l'art -- 1945-présent -- Arts décoratifs -- Textiles et costume -- États-Unis
• Tapisserie
• Etats-Unis
• 1900-2000
• Exposition
• Europe
• Education
• Tisserands
• Influence
• Education artistique

Origin

DatabaseBHA (Inist-CNRS/GRI)

Identifier19910401-00450332

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