Author: Peter Dormer Publisher: Manchester University Press ISBN: 9780719046186 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 260
Book Description
Dormer presents a series of lively, clearly argued discussions about the relevance of handicraft in a world whose aesthetics and design are largely determined by technology. The question of computer aided design in craft is also addressed.
Author: Christine Guth Publisher: Univ of California Press ISBN: 0520379810 Category : Art Languages : en Pages : 264
Book Description
"Crafts were central to daily life in early modern Japan. They were powerful carriers of knowledge, sociality, and identity, and how and from what materials they were made were matters of serious concern among all classes of society. In Craft Culture in Early Modern Japan, Christine M. E. Guth examines the network of forces--both material and immaterial--that supported Japan's rich, diverse, and aesthetically sophisticated artifactual culture between the late sixteenth and mid-nineteenth centuries. Exploring the institutions, modes of thought, and reciprocal relationships among people, materials, and tools, she draws particular attention to the role of women in crafts, embodied knowledge, and the special place of lacquer as a medium. By examining the ways and values of making that transcend specific media and practices, Guth illuminates the 'craft culture' of early modern Japan"--
Author: Dr Beverly Lemire Publisher: Ashgate Publishing, Ltd. ISBN: 9781409462071 Category : Art Languages : en Pages : 250
Book Description
With object study at the core, this book brings together a collection of essays that address the past and present of craft production, its use and meaning within a range of community settings from the Huron Wendat of colonial Quebec to the Girls’ Friendly Society of twentieth-century England. The making of handcrafted objects has and continues to flourish despite the powerful juggernaut of global industrialization. By attending to the political histories of craft objects and their makers, over the last few centuries, these essays reveal the creative persistence of various hand mediums and the material debates they represented.
Author: Paul Challen Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc ISBN: 149941157X Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 34
Book Description
The African country of Egypt was the center of one of the first human civilizations. Just looking at photographs of ancient Egyptian pyramids, jewelry, and even mummies shows how imaginative and intelligent the ancient Egyptians really were. Today, Egypt is still a source of beauty and creativity. The crafts featured in this book include a tambourine, a papyrus scroll, and even a death mask! Readers are sure to enjoy learning about the Egyptian culture while learning about traditional Egyptian crafts at the same time. Colorful photographs and step-by-step instructions accompany the curriculum-based text to reinforce learning.
Author: Paul Challen Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc ISBN: 1499411189 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 34
Book Description
Much like the United States, Canada is a nation that’s home to many different kinds of peoples and cultures. Canada is known as a wintery country, and Quebec has one of the largest winter festivals in the world! But there’s much more to Canada than just winter fun. This volume takes readers on an exciting tour of Canada’s colorful history. The fact-filled text explores customs and crafts that show readers firsthand what it’s like to be Canadian. Vibrant photographs of Canadian people, places, food, and icons are paired with accessible, step-by-step instructions for making a host of Canada’s cultural crafts, including a Mountie hat, a Canadian flag, and even traditional Inuit crafts!
Author: Paul Challen Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc ISBN: 1499411618 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 34
Book Description
The Roman Empire lasted from 27 BC to AD 476. It was an era of military conquest, but it was also a time of great cultural, artistic, and architectural advancements. However, modern Italian culture has been influenced by several other cultural sources, including the concepts of the Renaissance, as well as the cultures of neighboring countries. There’s no wonder Italy has developed such rich and imaginative cultural traditions. The curriculum-based text and vibrant images come together to make this a truly engaging volume. This book also contains step-by-step craft instructions for creating carnival masks, mosaics, and more!
Author: Miriam Coleman Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc ISBN: 149941126X Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 34
Book Description
The piñata has become a birthday party staple in the United States, but it originated in the celebratory culture of Mexico. From Cinco de Mayo to the many religious festivals, the parties in Mexico often show deep cultural roots that include ties to the Spanish and Aztec people of the country’s past. Readers experience the vibrant Mexican culture and history through crafts in this book, including step-by-step instructions on how to make a piñata, skull mask, and maracas. These fun, easy-to-do crafts engage readers with social studies information about Mexican national holidays, traditional architecture, and even the popular sports of bullfighting and soccer!
Author: Miriam Coleman Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc ISBN: 149941160X Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 34
Book Description
India has a long, colorful history. Today, it’s home to a diverse population of people, representing different cultural backgrounds. Visitors to India are thrilled to witness Diwali and Holi, which are two of the most energetic and colorful festivals in the world. India is also a land of diverse geology, featuring the world’s tallest mountain range, meandering rivers, deserts, and tropical locations. Inside this volume, readers will explore the culture and traditional crafts of India. The curriculum-based text includes step-by-step instructions for several Indian crafts, including rangoli designs, diya lamps, and more! This book is filled with images depicting the colorful people, locations, and customs of India.
Author: Miriam Coleman Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc ISBN: 1499411634 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 34
Book Description
In many ways, the culture and traditions of Japan are very different from our own. Just by looking at the detailed photographs in this book, readers will see that the Japanese have unique and beautiful architecture, clothing, festivals, and more. The same can be said for Japanese crafts. Readers will likely be familiar with origami, but this book also contains step-by-step instructions for making nengaj? (New Year’s) cards and a Samurai hat. Readers are sure to love learning about Japan and its many wonderful customs and traditions from this curriculum-based, high-interest text.
Author: Carolyn J. Hill Publisher: CQ Press ISBN: 1506316298 Category : Political Science Languages : en Pages : 529
Book Description
Managing in the public sector requires an understanding of the interaction between three distinct dimensions—administrative structures, organizational cultures, and the skills of individual managers. Public managers must produce results that citizens and their representatives expect from their government while fulfilling their constitutional responsibilities. In Public Management: Thinking and Acting in Three Dimensions, authors Carolyn J. Hill and Laurence E. Lynn, Jr. argue that one-size-fits-all approaches are inadequate for dealing with the distinctive challenges that public managers face. Drawing on both theory and detailed case studies of actual practice, the authors show how public management that is based on applying a three-dimensional analytic framework—structure, culture, and craft—to specific management problems is the most effective way to improve the performance of America’s unique scheme of governance in accordance with the rule of law. The book educates readers to be informed citizens and prepares students to participate as professionals in the world of public management.
Author: Peter Dormer
Author: Christine Guth
Author: Dr Beverly Lemire
Author: Paul Challen
Author: Paul Challen
Author: Paul Challen
Author: Miriam Coleman
Author: Miriam Coleman
Author: Miriam Coleman
Author: Carolyn J. Hill