Decorative arts

High atop the Southern mountains lived the Appalachian settlers.

From the dusty workshops of village potters to the pristine assembly lines of modern factories; from the makers of pottery to the producers of porcelain in selected areas of Mexico and Denmark, the authors observed, interviewed, and photographed ceramic artists at their work.

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This easy-to-follow guide is perfect for beginners wishing to learn the forgotten art of ticket-writing and sign-painting.

For many the daily grind can feel like a trap - work, gym, drinks, shops, home, bed, work.

Bring a radiant dimension to your home, garden and gifts with the unique, versatile and quirky qualities of wire and metal- 20 tempting projects range from pretty cards and glowing lanterns to fluttering butterfly wind chimes, an irresistibly sweet mirror frame and a decadent beaded chandelier- Creative craft techniques such as embossing, beading and decoupage combine with simple wirework and metalwork- Stylish, detailed photography offers essential support and invaluable inspiration

William De Morgan was the principal ceramic designer and maker in the Arts and Crafts Movement.

'This book is packed with achievable ways to transform your house into a home that reflects you and the things you value, plus lots of gorgeous craft projects to try yourself.

A growing field of inquiry, biosemiotics is a theory of cognition and communication that unites the living and the cultural world.

Many studies have concluded that the effects of early industrialization on traditional craftsworkers were largely negative.

A growing field of inquiry, biosemiotics is a theory of cognition and communication that unites the living and the cultural world.

From handwritten texts to online books, the page has been a standard interface for transmitting knowledge for over two millennia.

Garcilaso de la Vega and the Material Culture of Renaissance Europe examines the role of cultural objects in the lyric poetry of Garcilaso de la Vega, the premier poet of sixteenth-century Spain.

In Incorporating Texts into Institutional Ethnographies, Dorothy E.

In Incorporating Texts into Institutional Ethnographies, Dorothy E.

In Newspaper City, Phillip Gordon Mackintosh scrutinizes the reluctance of early Torontonians to pave their streets.

In Newspaper City, Phillip Gordon Mackintosh scrutinizes the reluctance of early Torontonians to pave their streets.

If the canoe is a symbol of Canada, what kind of Canada does it symbolize?

If the canoe is a symbol of Canada, what kind of Canada does it symbolize?

Contested Spaces, Counter-narratives, and Culture from Below in Canada and Quebec explores strategies for reading space and conflict in Canadian and Quebecois literature and cultural performances, positing questions such as: how do these texts and performances produce and contest spatial practices?

Contested Spaces, Counter-narratives, and Culture from Below in Canada and Quebec explores strategies for reading space and conflict in Canadian and Quebecois literature and cultural performances, positing questions such as: how do these texts and performances produce and contest spatial practices?

Being Poland offers a unique analysis of the cultural developments that took place in Poland after World War One, a period marked by Poland's return to independence.

Being Poland offers a unique analysis of the cultural developments that took place in Poland after World War One, a period marked by Poland's return to independence.

Where do Canadian content requirements come from?

Where do Canadian content requirements come from?

The Banff–Bow Valley in western Alberta is the heart of spiritual and economic life for the Nakoda peoples.

The Banff–Bow Valley in western Alberta is the heart of spiritual and economic life for the Nakoda peoples.

Contesting the putative "e;even-handedness"e; of many introductory social science texts, this innovative book presents strong and provocative arguments on contemporary social issues that will stimulate readers to think critically.

This volume combines ten papers on various aspects of aging in Canada (which together have been published in a special issue of the Journal of Canadian Studies) with several of the most important and interesting relevant essays from other sources.

Religion, Material Culture and Archaeology offers a new understanding of the materiality of religion.

Religion, Material Culture and Archaeology offers a new understanding of the materiality of religion.

This volume presents evidence of the extent and effects of intercultural contacts across Europe and the Mediterranean rim, opening up a new understanding of early medieval civilisation and its continuing influence in both Western and Eastern cultures today.

This volume presents evidence of the extent and effects of intercultural contacts across Europe and the Mediterranean rim, opening up a new understanding of early medieval civilisation and its continuing influence in both Western and Eastern cultures today.

Uncork stunning DIY projects!

The Everything Bridesmaid Book is a fun, practical guide to help you survive the chaotic wedding process.

If you're looking to completely change how you feel about yourself, The Everything Self-Esteem Book is the perfect guide to help you gain a positive attitude and brim with confidence.

The folk art inspired by Day of the Dead, celebrated in Mexico and around the world, including the American Southwest, powerfully communicates the cultural traditions of this joyous holiday.

Nearly one hundred nativities from all over the world-most of which have never before appeared in any book-are collected here.

From Day of the Dead to motorcycles and the ';sickest headphones'skulls rule!

En Argentina entre 1910 y 1940 grandes cambios dieron lugar a la creación de establecimientos destinados a educar, exhibir y producir artes vinculadas a la industria.

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