Dr. Carol Ventura

Professor Emerita of Art History

cventura@tntech.edu

School of Art, Craft and Design

Appalachian Center for Craft

Tennessee Technological University

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I am awaiting publication of A Visual Survey of Craft History: Global Traditions and Technological Innovations in Clay, Fiber, Glass, Metal, and Wood, that begins with the Paleolithic Period and continues through the present in the Americas, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Oceania. Please take a look at some of the research that fueled this book:


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 and Felted Tapestry Crochet, which include the history of the technique and several projects.


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

Links to Haida artists of Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, Canada:					Link to Vancouver boat builders:

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	Boat Club

Links to crafts and artists of the state of Guanajuato, Mexico:

Wax Figures	Papermaking	Tinsmithing	Icons	Wood Carving	Silver Jewelry


Guevara Ceramics	Tecpatl Ceramics	Capelo


Angelica	José Luis	Ikat Weaving	Gobelin Weaving	Cane Baskets

More links to craftspeople and artists of Mexico:

School (english) Escuela (español)	Backstrap weaver Esperanza	Foot Loom Weaving in Central Mexico	Reed Baskets	Papermaking and Books


Boxes (english) Cajitas (español)	Maya Reproductions	Jewelry Orfebreria	Clay Filigree Filigrana Barro	Porras Ceramics La Cerámica	Oaxaca Guide

Link to Craft of Argentina:		Link to craft of Guatemala:

Toba Pickup Faja Toba		Glass

Africa

The vibrant culture of Cameroon blends tradition with modern life. Craftsmen worked for the elite in the past. Today there's a global audience. Some pieces are reserved for special ceremonies while others are for daily use.

Metal Casting	Fokam Buhler	Bark Pictures	Batik (english) Batik (français)	Wood Carving	Abdou Mfopa	Pottery


Beadworking	Mih John Fung	Gîtes Ruraux (english) Gîtes Ruraux de l'Ouest (français)	Hilarion Wirdzeka Faison	Elcarver Rotimi Agbola	Handicraft Center (english) Centre des métiers manuels (français)

Links to crafts and artists of Ghana, Africa:

Bead Making in Odumasi Krobo	Glass Bead Making in Daabaa	Ashanti Adinkra in Ntonso	Ashanti Kente in Bonwire	Ashanti Kente Weaving in Adanwomase	Ewe Kente Weaving in Denu


Sirigu Painting and Basketry	Ashanti Lost Wax Casting in Krofofrom	Sculpted Coffins in Teshie

Asia

Links to crafts of China:				Links to crafts of Japan:

Yaoli Dunzi	Jingdezhen Porcelain	Cloisonne Enameling	Printing	Washi paper	Shibori	Katazome

Links to the crafts of Java and Bali, Indonesia:

Batik in Java and Bali	Ikat Weaving in Bali	Songket Weaving	The Kris	Filigree in Java	Gamelan in Bali


Wood Carving in Bali	Bali Stone Carving	Terracotta Roof Tiles	Bali Shadow Puppets	Bali Horn Carving	Classical Painting	Rontal Painting

Europe

Links to three artists from Poland:			Links to crafts of Portugal:

Czeslaw Olma	Jan Ledwon	Dr. Mrozowski	Artisan Workshops	Ceramics of Caldas da Rainha	Earthenware Tiles

Links to crafts and artists of Spain:

Blacksmithing in Andalucia	Metal Spinning in Seville	Silversmithingin Andalucia	Seville Sculpture	Granada Marquetry


Ubeda Ceramics	Seville Ceramics	Talavera Ceramics	Monje Ceramics

I was the architect and general contractor for our Insulated Concrete Form home and studio. You can follow its construction by looking at the foundation, floor, second floor, second floor walls, ICF roof, stovepipe, rubber roof, steel framing, metal stairs, windows and door, brick, overhang, gutters, electrical, plumbing, septic system, sheetrock, mudding, painting, tile, solar panel, and exposed aggregate driveway web pages. This picture was taken at noon in July of 2014. The shadows over the windows from the overhangs help keep out the summer heat.

Link to Andrzej Gutek's Home Page (Polaroid Image Transfer, Math, and Copper Candelabra)

Web page designed and maintained by Carol Ventura.