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Author: Shen Fuyu Publisher: Astra Publishing House ISBN: 1662600755 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 258
Book Description
Evoking Studs Terkel, Shen Fuyu delivers a rollicking deep dive into working life in a small village in rural China, tracing the last 100 years of history. Born in Shen Village in Southeast China, Shen Fuyu grew up in a family of farmers. Years later, Shen, now a writer, returned to his hometown to capture the village’s rich history in the face of industrialization. Through his own childhood memories and those of his ancestors, Shen resurrects the working life of Shen Village through interlinked stories of fifteen artisans as their lives intersect over the course of a century. While Shen's view of his hometown and his heritage is tinged with nostalgia, he does not romanticize it. Nor does he sugarcoat the backbreaking difficulty of life in rural China, but he still captures its small satisfactions and joys of loving one’s work with a great deal of care. In an acerbic, earthy and unsparing style that swings from poignancy to comedy, sometimes within a single paragraph, Shen evokes the spirits of these workers--a bamboo-weaver and his beloved bull, a carpenter’s magical saw, the deserter who became the village lantern-maker and a rebellious woman who beats up her own kidnapper. A reflection on the vicissitudes of small-town life during the epic shift from agricultural to industrial civilization, The Artisans vividly details the hardships, friendships and communal mythmaking of a disappearing community.
Author: Shen Fuyu Publisher: Astra Publishing House ISBN: 1662600755 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 258
Book Description
Evoking Studs Terkel, Shen Fuyu delivers a rollicking deep dive into working life in a small village in rural China, tracing the last 100 years of history. Born in Shen Village in Southeast China, Shen Fuyu grew up in a family of farmers. Years later, Shen, now a writer, returned to his hometown to capture the village’s rich history in the face of industrialization. Through his own childhood memories and those of his ancestors, Shen resurrects the working life of Shen Village through interlinked stories of fifteen artisans as their lives intersect over the course of a century. While Shen's view of his hometown and his heritage is tinged with nostalgia, he does not romanticize it. Nor does he sugarcoat the backbreaking difficulty of life in rural China, but he still captures its small satisfactions and joys of loving one’s work with a great deal of care. In an acerbic, earthy and unsparing style that swings from poignancy to comedy, sometimes within a single paragraph, Shen evokes the spirits of these workers--a bamboo-weaver and his beloved bull, a carpenter’s magical saw, the deserter who became the village lantern-maker and a rebellious woman who beats up her own kidnapper. A reflection on the vicissitudes of small-town life during the epic shift from agricultural to industrial civilization, The Artisans vividly details the hardships, friendships and communal mythmaking of a disappearing community.
Author: Olivier Dupon Publisher: National Geographic Books ISBN: 0500515859 Category : Design Languages : en Pages : 0
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Showcases work by designers and makers who use craft techniques rather than mass-production methods to create stylish, whimsical, covetable objects. The practice of handmade craft has undergone a huge resurgence in recent times. This book captures the new mood—a return to the unique and the artisanal. The first part of the book profiles over seventy international artisans who represent an astonishing array of crafts. The profiles include information on what inspires each artisan and how they create their products, often in innovative or eco-conscious ways. The second part of the book consists of an invaluable directory of products, divided into categories: art, ceramics, furniture, glasswork, jewelry, lighting, metalwork, paper and woodwork, stationery, tableware, and textiles. More than 800 color photographs illustrate the huge variety of design work on offer—exquisite paper flowers, handthrown pots and jugs, beaded necklaces, folk-inspired knitted scarves, handblown chandeliers, wooden table lamps, embroideries, and more. Resources include: contact details for the artisans, recommendations of shops, websites, and blogs to visit.
Author: Phil Masters Publisher: White Wolf Games Studio ISBN: 9781565044937 Category : Fantasy games Languages : en Pages : 0
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It began with a cannon blast. It ended with a world in chains. Rising from the darkness, a visionary order shakes back the cloak of superstition and raises the lamp of Reason. The fires of that lamp burn the magi of these Mythic Times, and now they unite to save the future of their Arts. Across the world, magick, faith and reason grapple in the twilight, while in the distance the witch-fires grow bright and hungry. Be a wizard. Be a priest. Be a dragon or dragon-slayer. Dance to the tune of a Renaissance revel. It's a hell of a time to be alive. The source on the craftsmen and engineers of the Dark Fantastic world.
Author: John Huxley Publisher: SCB Distributors ISBN: 0937609668 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 411
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This beautiful and useful book teaches the reader to design and construct customized fetishwear, restraints, sensory deprivation devices, toys and whips, professionally elegant and crafted to the maker's individual needs and desires. Each project includes a detailed pattern with complete instructions for tailoring it to fit the wearer's or user's physiology and fantasies. Featuring such never-before-shown luxury items as full-body zentai, custom lace-up hoods, fully professional and properly weighted floggers and singletails, and various body harnesses for all genders, The Artisan's Guide will pay for itself hundreds of times over in the hands of a creative craftsperson.
Author: Nita Kumar Publisher: Princeton University Press ISBN: 1400886996 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 307
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Nita Kumar offers an evocative and sensitive portrayal of rarely explored aspects of Hindu culture through her analysis of the way leisure time is used by Hindu and Muslim artisans of Banaras--the weavers, metalworkers, and woodworkers. Music, festivals, the place of physical culture, and the importance of going "to the outer side" all are examined as Kumar looks at changes that have occurred in leisure-time activities over the last century. The discussion raises questions of the cultural and conceptual aspects of working-class life, the role of fun and play in Indian thought, the importance of public activities in terms of personal identity, and the meaning of an Indian city to its residents. This analysis turns away from the usual models of Hindu-Muslim conflict by seeing divisions based on occupation, income level, education, and urban neighborhood as more relevant for the construction of identity than those based on religion or community. Kumar draws her information from police station records, Hindi newspapers and periodicals, publications of local individuals and organizations, oral history, and ethnographic data. Originally published in 1988. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.
Author: Terry L Cooper Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 1315292556 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 249
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The book represents a continuation of research begun by Cooper in Hong Kong in the early 1970s among expatriate artisan furniture makers and woodcarvers from Dongyang County, Zhejiang Province. He now sets out to investigate the fate of the same craft in the hands of the same folk under totally different socio-economic conditions in their native county in communist People's Republic of China.
Author: Barrett Williams Publisher: Barrett Williams ISBN: Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 84
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Step into a world where ancient crafting meets modern innovation with "The Artisan's Guide to Tanning." This comprehensive eBook is a treasure trove for enthusiasts and professionals alike, offering a unique blend of history, science, and practical know-how, elevating the art of tanning to new heights. Immerse yourself in the craft of tanning through an insightful overview blending tradition with sustainable crafting practices. Discover the secrets behind selecting and evaluating hides, ensuring every creation adheres to ethical and sustainable standards. As you navigate the pages, watch as the rich history and crucial importance of tanning in crafting unfold before your eyes. Brace yourself for a transformative journey through a meticulously organized tanning workspace, where the essential tools, materials, and safety precautions are detailed, setting the stage for your own successful tanning ventures. Learn the inner workings of the leather with a unique dive into the chemical make-up and reactions pivotal to the tanning process. Bring ancient wisdom into your hands with chapters dedicated to traditional tanning techniques, such as the intricate methods of vegetable and brain tanning. Discover how to apply these methods in a cycle that pays homage to time-honored practices while pressing forward into advanced techniques and experimenting with natural dyes and modern additives. After mastering the tanning cycle, you'll learn how to evaluate and troubleshoot your work with expert post-tanning treatments, ensuring every piece of leather sets the standard for quality. "The Artisan's Guide to Tanning" doesn't stop at creation—it guides you through the artistry of crafting with leather, from design and stitching to the final detailing that defines handcrafted excellence. See your tanned creations transform from a humble hide to sought-after products, with invaluable insights into marketing, brand establishment, and navigating industry standards. Finally, the guide reaches beyond technique, delving into the heart of the tanning community with engaging stories and insights. "The Artisan's Guide to Tanning" is an essential read for anyone passionate about the art of transforming hides into beautifully crafted leather goods. Whether you are a seasoned veteran or new to the world of tanning, this guide promises to be an invaluable companion on your crafting journey. Embrace the future of tanning with grace, innovation, and the lasting touch of an artisan.
Author: Mulholland, Jon Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing ISBN: 1839106131 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 262
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Investigating the changing forms and dynamics of the artisanal and craft sector, this timely book considers the opportunities, challenges and uncertainties associated with artisanal businesses in new economic times. An international range of case studies is used to demonstrate that the sector must harness the transformational opportunities of technological innovation to ensure future viability and vitality.
Author: Pamela H. Smith Publisher: University of Chicago Press ISBN: 0226764265 Category : Art Languages : en Pages : 402
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Since the time of Aristotle, the making of knowledge and the making of objects have generally been considered separate enterprises. Yet during the late sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries, the two became linked through a "new" philosophy known as science. In The Body of the Artisan, Pamela H. Smith demonstrates how much early modern science owed to an unlikely source-artists and artisans. From goldsmiths to locksmiths and from carpenters to painters, artists and artisans were much sought after by the new scientists for their intimate, hands-on knowledge of natural materials and the ability to manipulate them. Drawing on a fascinating array of new evidence from northern Europe including artisans' objects and their writings, Smith shows how artisans saw all knowledge as rooted in matter and nature. With nearly two hundred images, The Body of the Artisan provides astonishingly vivid examples of this Renaissance synergy among art, craft, and science, and recovers a forgotten episode of the Scientific Revolution-an episode that forever altered the way we see the natural world.
Author: Shen Fuyu
Author: Shen Fuyu
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