Shared Provenance: Investigating Safavid-Mughal Cultural Exchange Through Luxury Silks In The Sixteenth And Seventeenth Centuries,
2020
New York City College of Technology
Shared Provenance: Investigating Safavid-Mughal Cultural Exchange Through Luxury Silks In The Sixteenth And Seventeenth Centuries, Nazanin Hedayat Munroe
Textile Society of America: Symposium Proceedings
When examining silk textiles attributed to the early modern Persianate world, there is always some uncertainty as to whether they were produced in Safavid Iran or Mughal India. The confusion is warranted: the two courts share many of the same ideas, images, and even family connections, creating a broad cultural overlap. This becomes apparent in the arts from the mid-sixteenth century onwards, as politics and patronage prompted the migration of key Safavid artists, including weavers, from Iran to Mughal India. As Persian painting was developed in the royal atelier, luxury silks were also produced with Safavid techniques.
Examining these imported …
Colcha Circle: A Stitch In Northern New Mexico Culture,
2020
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Colcha Circle: A Stitch In Northern New Mexico Culture, Olimpia Newman, Rebecca Abrams
Textile Society of America: Symposium Proceedings
Colcha embroidery is folk art, characteristic of northern New Mexico history, traditions, and a form of cultural expression that has not been researched and documented sufficiently. It has been practiced in private homes and small circles as a result of commissions or economic development programs, as has also been the case in the San Luis Valley, Colorado. Despite the exposure offered by local markets and demonstrations during events in New Mexico, the embroidery is in many ways an unknown technique, even to the next generation.
This video captures a candid discussion among eleven colcha artists, some of whom are entering …
Scandal And Imprisonment: Gold Spinners Of 17th Century England,
2020
Thistle Threads
Scandal And Imprisonment: Gold Spinners Of 17th Century England, Tricia Wilson Nguyen
Textile Society of America: Symposium Proceedings
When looking at seventeenth-century silk- and gold-embroidered jackets or heavily wrought cabinets, most people focus on the embroiderer’s skill. Instead, my interest rests with the makers of the thread used to create such luxuries—silk thread, gold thread, and silver thread. Perhaps surprisingly, many early thread makers were women, owners, and managers of home-based industries in which spinning gold and silver was their business and livelihood.
Unfortunately, the history of gold spinning in seventeenth-century England is one of “scandal and imprisonment,” with women’s prominent role neglected by history. Beginning in the 1620s, women gold spinners were thrown in jail for refusing …
Hidden Stories/Human Lives: Proceedings Of The Textile Society Of America 17th Biennial Symposium, October 15-17, 2020--Full Program With Abstracts & Bios,
2020
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Hidden Stories/Human Lives: Proceedings Of The Textile Society Of America 17th Biennial Symposium, October 15-17, 2020--Full Program With Abstracts & Bios
Textile Society of America: Symposium Proceedings
The theme Hidden Stories/Human Lives presents opportunities to reveal complex and hidden stories of global textile making and coincides with the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution. Yet, just as the voices of women of color, marginalized by the suffrage movement, are only now being recognized, the stories of the many human lives that have contributed—directly and indirectly—to textile making, including enslaved people, immigrant entrepreneurs, and industrial laborers, remain untold. With this symposium, we hope to get “behind the curtain” to explore the wider human network engaged in textile production, bringing to light hidden stories …
Inscription, Iconography, And The Individual: A Late Antique Textile From The Harvard Art Museums In Context,
2020
Harvard University
Inscription, Iconography, And The Individual: A Late Antique Textile From The Harvard Art Museums In Context, Katherine M. Taronas
Textile Society of America: Symposium Proceedings
A small but distinct group of early Byzantine textiles from Egypt (dating between the fourth and sixth centuries) uses woven words and textual symbols for their primary decoration. Ornamented with bold letterforms created in brilliant colors, these objects are all inscribed with personal names—the names of individual men and women for whose lives we possess no other certain evidence. Far from simple labels indicating ownership, these names are integral parts of the textiles’ design and function both as text and as image. Investigating the epigraphic nuances, iconography, styles, and formats of these textiles will allow us to make some inferences …
Lady In Blue The Technical Study And Treatment Of A Portrait Of A Woman,
2020
SUNY Buffalo State University
Lady In Blue The Technical Study And Treatment Of A Portrait Of A Woman, Rachel Childers
Art Conservation Master's Projects
Technical analysis and conservation treatment were conducted on an oil on canvas Portrait of Madonna by an unknown artist. Both non-invasive analysis and invasive analysis including sampling was carried out to assist in the interpretation of artist technique and identify materials present. The primary goal of this project was to determine a suitable treatment protocol and provide an indication of artists materials used. The materials identification helped inform the treatment during treatment, specifically during varnish reduction and blanching mitigation. While the painting had several condition issues, extensive blanching was analyzed in more detail. Imaging and analytical techniques included ultraviolet and …
Rigging Stereoscopic Reality: The Fabrication That Enthused, Amused, Confused, And Provoked An Era,
2020
SUNY Buffalo State University
Rigging Stereoscopic Reality: The Fabrication That Enthused, Amused, Confused, And Provoked An Era, Clara Livy Bailin
Art Conservation Master's Projects
Stereo viewing captured the Victorian imagination with a shocking intensity. It infiltrated all levels of society, changed the manner in which scientists and philosophers understood human perception, and contributed to medicine and entertainment in ways we are still discovering today. Though it is largely considered a toy, the context for the machine at the center of this study is broad, complex, and has led to an unending and ongoing series of questions.
The Alexander Becker’s “sweetheart stereocard viewer arrived without documentation or purchase information. It had been in the owner’s family for over thirty years, twenty-five of which it spent …
A Comparative Study Of The Production And Treatment Of Wooden And Paper Bookboards To Inform The Treatment Of Two Books,
2020
State University of New York College at Buffalo - Buffalo State College
A Comparative Study Of The Production And Treatment Of Wooden And Paper Bookboards To Inform The Treatment Of Two Books, Oa Sjoblom
Art Conservation Master's Projects
The production and treatment of wooden and paper book boards was explored through research and treatment of two bindings: the Strasbourg Bible from 1734, a binding with wooden boards with a split front board; and Peter B. Porter’s letterbook from 1814, a binding with paper boards with losses and weakening of the board. Primary sources such as bookbinding and boardmaking manuals were reviewed to understand the production of the two types of boards. To guide treatment, a literature review of historic and recent relevant conservation treatments was conducted. The board treatments performed were guided by this research, and focused of …
The Conservation Treatment And Technical Examination Of Joseph Piccillo’S Wall Painting L. J. M. #5,
2020
State University of New York College at Buffalo - Buffalo State College
The Conservation Treatment And Technical Examination Of Joseph Piccillo’S Wall Painting L. J. M. #5, Anna Ersenkal
Art Conservation Master's Projects
Joseph Piccillo’s Wall Painting L. J. M. #5, (ca. 1965) is a large mixed media painting on canvas (dimensions) owned by the Nichols School in Buffalo, NY. Due to its poor condition, it was brought to the Garman Art Conservation Program for technical analysis and treatment. Imaging and scientific analysis was used to identify the variety of materials present in the largescale mixed-media painting. An artist interview was conducted to learn about Piccillo’s style throughout his career and acquire more information related to the materials and construction of the painting. Overall, the painting was in poor condition, with the …
The Conservation Treatment Of A 19th-Century Scottish Pastel On Paper,
2020
State University of New York College at Buffalo - Buffalo State College,
The Conservation Treatment Of A 19th-Century Scottish Pastel On Paper, Perrine Le Saux
Art Conservation Master's Projects
A framed 19th century Scottish pastel portrait on paper, severely damaged after a fall, was admitted to the Garman Art Conservation Department at Buffalo State College for examination, research, and treatment. Conservation photography helped in documenting and understanding the extent of the damage. Research helped to reinforce the attribution of the drawing to Sir Daniel MacNee and to learn more about the man in the portrait: Robert Maxwell Jr. The drawing was torn significantly in its wood strainer as a result of the original glazing breaking and has suffered loss of media due in part to abrasion. The support …
The Conservation Treatment And Technical Analysis Of A 20th Century Painting By Haitian Artist J.E. Gourgue,
2020
SUNY Buffalo State University
The Conservation Treatment And Technical Analysis Of A 20th Century Painting By Haitian Artist J.E. Gourgue, Melissa Amundsen
Art Conservation Master's Projects
This project describes the conservation treatment and technical analysis of a painting on Masonite with an unknown title by Haitian artist Jacques-Enguerrand Gourgue. Imaging and scientific analysis aided in the identification of the artist’s materials which informed the treatment of this fragile painting. Prior to treatment, the piece exhibited severe flaking, widespread losses, and loose paint fragments resting on the surface, requiring it to be stored horizontally. Following treatment, the painting is now in stable condition, can once again be exhibited vertically and is aesthetically suitable for display. Background research briefly discusses the artist’s background, affiliations, and imagery.
Considerations Of The Conservation Treatment Of Profil: A Pochoir Print By Georges Braque,
2020
State University of New York College at Buffalo - Buffalo State College
Considerations Of The Conservation Treatment Of Profil: A Pochoir Print By Georges Braque, Grace Walters
Art Conservation Master's Projects
Georges Braque was a prolific creator in many mediums. Throughout his oeuvre, rapport and an attention to surface are essential components of his artistic style. These are both found in Profil, a collotype and pochoir print that is part of a larger portfolio: Espaces – 13 Dessins, Lavis, Aquarelles created in 1957. Diagnostic imaging, materials analyses using scanning X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) and spectrophotometry, and comparative examination of two other editions of Profil revealed that extensive light damage and exposure to moisture had resulted in damages that interfered with the original rapport and surface quality of the print. An initial aqueous …
The Persistence Of Hope In The Art Of Donald Keefe,
2020
Southern Adventist University
The Persistence Of Hope In The Art Of Donald Keefe, Donald Keefe, Bonnie Dwyer
Faculty Works
Artist Donald Keefe is interviewed about his work and artistic development. His artwork Untitled Construct No. 4 is featured on the front cover of the magazine issue, and through out the interview section, pgs. 70-77. A biography and artist statement is also included in the inside cover of the publication. Other artworks featured are Mythos, Waiting, Consolation, Out-of-Work Horse, Revival, Autumn 2, Alone (Not Alone), and The Inauspicious Present No. 2.
Blanket Statements, Issue 144, Summer 2020,
2020
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Blanket Statements, Issue 144, Summer 2020
Blanket Statements: News Publication of the American Quilt Study Group
Blanket Statements, Issue 144, Summer 2020
Meanwhile,
2020
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
Meanwhile, Samantha Combs
LSU Master's Theses
Meanwhile is an installation that explores the psychological and physical impact emotions have on individuals and the experienced struggle of restraining and letting go of them. Through the influence of Abstract Expressionism and use of metaphorical materials like soap and self-help book paper, each artwork embodies the intensity of this emotional struggle. Meanwhile represents and exposes the grotesque beauty of peoples’ psychic experience.
Frontmatter For Precolumbian Textile Conference Viii / Jornadas De Textiles Precolombinos Viii,
2020
University of Copenhagen
Frontmatter For Precolumbian Textile Conference Viii / Jornadas De Textiles Precolombinos Viii, Lena Bjerregaard, Ann H. Peters
PreColumbian Textile Conference VIII / Jornadas de Textiles PreColombinos VIII (2019)
Covers
Title page
Copyright page
Contents
Preface
Los Tocapus De Llullaillaco,
2020
Universidad Fasta Patagonia Argentina
Los Tocapus De Llullaillaco, Beatriz Carbonell
PreColumbian Textile Conference VIII / Jornadas de Textiles PreColombinos VIII (2019)
En el hallazgo de Llullaillaco los motivos de tocapu y cumbi se reiteran en importantes textiles que visten a los niños ofrendados y en otros en forma de miniatura vistiendo a las estatuillas que conforman el ajuar. Tanto las miniaturas antropomorfas de metal (oro y plata) como las de mullu (spondylus) están vestidas con uncu (túnica), yacolla (manto) y llautu (o vincha) y llevan una bolsa o chuspa con los mismos diseños que las prendas que visten los niños. Nuestra comprensión del significado de tocapu se basa en cómo ha sido descrito por los cronistas, asociado a veces íntimamente con …
La Momia De Marburg: Su Recontextualización A Través Del Ajuar Y Ofrenda Textil,
2020
Instituto de Estudios Científicos en Momias, Madrid
La Momia De Marburg: Su Recontextualización A Través Del Ajuar Y Ofrenda Textil, Isabel Martínez Armijo, Anna-Maria Begerock, Mercedes González
PreColumbian Textile Conference VIII / Jornadas de Textiles PreColombinos VIII (2019)
El análisis textil es un aporte fundamental para la recontextualización de individuos momificados y dentro de este contexto un caso interesante es el de la momia exhibida en el Museo del Instituto de Anatomía de la Universidad de Philipps, Marburg, Alemania. Este individuo, de sexo masculino, confirmado por la tomografía computarizada realizada en el año 2018, y acompañado de un ajuar textil y diversas ofrendas, se encuentra en relativas buenas condiciones de conservación y, de acuerdo a la escasa información disponible, habría ingresado a dicha institución alrededor de 1892-1893 procedente de la ciudad de Arica. En este trabajo se presentan …
Las Relaciones Interculturales Vistas A Través
De Los Textiles Del Cerro La Horca, Durante
El Periodo Intermedio Tardío Y Horizonte Tardío,
Valle Del Fortaleza – Perú,
2020
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Las Relaciones Interculturales Vistas A Través De Los Textiles Del Cerro La Horca, Durante El Periodo Intermedio Tardío Y Horizonte Tardío, Valle Del Fortaleza – Perú, Arabel Fernández L., Luis Valle A.
PreColumbian Textile Conference VIII / Jornadas de Textiles PreColombinos VIII (2019)
A raíz de la ejecución del Proyecto de Rescate Arqueológico Parcial en Cerro la Horca, fue posible el registro de diversas evidencias materiales las cuales han puesto de manifiesto nuevas interpretaciones sobre la ocupación del sitio. La recuperación de material textil y su respectivo análisis ha permitido identificar y definir diversos estilos textiles, entre los que podemos citar: Lambayeque, Huarmey, Chancay, Serrano, Chimú e Inca los mismos que revelan la compleja y variada interacción socio-cultural de los diversos grupos étnicos que convivieron en esta parte baja del valle del Fortaleza, durante el Periodo Intermedio Tardío y Horizonte Tardío.
During the …
Two-Headed Serpents And Rayed Heads: Precedents And Reinterpretations In Paracas Necropolis Imagery,
2020
University of Pennsylvania
Two-Headed Serpents And Rayed Heads: Precedents And Reinterpretations In Paracas Necropolis Imagery, Ann H. Peters
PreColumbian Textile Conference VIII / Jornadas de Textiles PreColombinos VIII (2019)
The Necropolis of Wari Kayan and other tombs of the Paracas Necropolis mortuary tradition present an astonishing diversity of textile styles, and an even greater diversity of imagery. More than 100 different motifs can be distinguished and tracked among the documented mortuary contexts. While is it not likely that our sample of 45 mummy bundles includes all important variants of any particular motif, in many cases it is possible to propose a sequence of reinterpretations of a key icon. By documenting the known assemblage of images and artifacts we can perceive what icons and styles are predominant, recurrent or unusual. …
