1. Andean Tapestry: Structure Informs the Surface
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Vicki Cassman and Amy Oakland Rodman
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Structure (mathematical logic) ,Regional trade ,History ,Visual Arts and Performing Arts ,Visual arts - Abstract
A ndean tapestries are impressive for bold design, brilliant color, and exquisite craftsmanship. This immediate impression belies a vast body of information below the surface, data that might suggest material selection, production techniques, regional trade, cultural borrowing, innovation, workshops, artist's hand, and ultimately provenance. These data are important because most of the world's collections of Andean textiles contain minimal
- Published
- 1995
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