WEAVING ACROSS CULTURESArt with Power

WHAT IS WEAVING?

Method of fabric production dating back to 5000 BC

Usually done on a loom using a warp and weft

Warp runs vertically (up and down) Weft runs horizontally (side to side) Often expresses cultural

and artistic values of a society

MOROCCO

ANDEAN CULTURE

PERUVIAN WEAVING

WHAT DO YOU THINK?

What are some common shapes or colors? How do other cultures use their weavings? Is it considered fine art? Why/why not? Where are these sold? Museums?

FAITH RINGGOLD

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RINGGOLD

Quilter Her work falls between craft and fine art.

What is the difference? Do you see one? How is her work different from regular

quilting? How does using fabric differ/lessen the value

than using paint? How is this quilt used differently than the one

at your grandmother’s house?