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Constructivism: The Intersection of Art and Industry in the Avant-Garde Movement

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Typified by clean lines and functional aesthetics, the movement would have an enduring impact on design, architecture, and the contemporary art of the Minimalism and Bauhaus movements. Used as a tool in the Communist revolution, this was art with a function that sought to eliminate the traditional boundaries between art and everyday life.

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Gertrud Arndt: Exploring the Bauhaus Visionary

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Textile Design and Modernity Following her Vorkurs year at Bauhaus, the head of the weaving workshop from 1919 to 1925, Georg Muche persuaded Arndt to join his course in autumn 1923, which became the focus of her studies. Joost Schmidt – Poster for Bauhaus Exhibition, 1923. Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

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Winter Warmth: The Craft of Handmade Heirloom Quilts

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Such lavishly stitched works grew significantly in popularity during the Middle Ages, when the functional applications of a warm covering were paired with elegant artistry. Made from fabric scraps and hand stitched in alignment with Amish beliefs, Amish quilts were first and foremost function.

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Textile Art & Racial Identity

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Textile has been a rich and important cultural tradition with a long history throughout different regions and peoples of Africa, with many distinctive styles and techniques. The fabrication of textiles by African Americans, particularly quiltmaking, is inexplicably tied with slavery. Beadwork is common in Eastern and Southern Africa.

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American Folk Art: Celebrating the Creativity and Craftsmanship of Everyday Artisans 

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From self-taught artists to delightful wood carvings and intricate quilting and textile makers, American folk art encapsulates the spirit of a nation and the legacies handed down across its history. Sold for $15,000 USD via Sotheby’s (Jan 2019). Set of six ladderback dining chairs, mid 18th century.

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American Folk Art: Celebrating the Creativity and Craftsmanship of Everyday Artisans 

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From self-taught artists to delightful wood carvings and intricate quilting and textile makers, American folk art encapsulates the spirit of a nation and the legacies handed down across its history. Sold for $15,000 USD via Sotheby’s (Jan 2019). Set of six ladderback dining chairs, mid 18th century.

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Anni Albers: Weaving Modernism into Art and Design

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Celebrated as one of the most influential textile artists of the 20th century, Anni Albers redefined the possibilities of weaving and elevated it to a fine art. Transcending the narrow confines of a functional craft, Anni Albers transformed weaving into a fine art by incorporating modernist aesthetics and artisanal tradition.