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The spirit of the individual / by Esperanza Martinez and Linda Roennau.
- Format:
- Video
- Series:
- Filmakers Library online
- Filmakers library online
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- African American quiltmakers.
- African American quilts.
- Quilting--United States.
- Quilting.
- United States.
- Genre:
- Documentary.
- Video recordings.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (24 min.)
- Place of Publication:
- New York, NY : Filmakers Library, 1998.
- Language Note:
- English.
- Summary:
- This video introduces us to fiber artists Michael Cummings, and Peggy Hartwell. Their dazzling creations bridge the gap between folk art and fine art. Each shows how their art is in the African American folk tradition, incorporating storytelling, spirituality, a sense of origins, and of course, brilliant color. They pay homage to their mentors, including Romare Bearden, Sister Gertrude Morgan and Clementine Hunter. Other influences are jazz and blues, religion and fine arts. The results are always different and aesthetically significant expressions of the spirit of the individual. Senior research fellow of the Folk Art Institute, Lee Kogan provides historical perspective on the quilting tradition.
- Notes:
- Originally released as DVD.
- Title from resource description page (viewed May 24, 2011).
- Electronic reproduction. Alexandria, VA : Alexander Street Press, 2011. (Filmakers library online). Available via World Wide Web.
- Hon. Men., Best Artist on Film, US / International Independent Film Festival, 1997
- OCLC:
- 747798131
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license.
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