Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Luyia
"Abaluyia" refers to the nation, tribe, or ethnic group, Omuluyia" to an individual, and "Luluyia" to the language they speak. There are seventeen Luluyia-speaking sub-nations in Western and Nyanza provinces of Kenya. The Abaluyia are...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Dogon
The Dogon are a group of about 250,000 people who live primarily in the districts of Bandiagara and Douentza in the western African nation of Mali. They are primarily agriculturists, their principal crops being millet, sorghum, rice,...
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Khan Academy: Seated Amitabha Buddha (Amida Nyorai)
Buddhism is a religion based on the teachings of a historical figure known as the Buddha Shakyamuni, who lived about 2,500 years ago. This sculpture shows Amitabha, identified as the Buddha of the Western Paradise. Amitabha is shown...
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Khan Academy: Albrecht Durer
Albrecht Durer was born in Nuremberg; he was apprenticed to the painter Michel Wolgemut. He traveled widely from 1492 to 1494, visiting Schongauer's workshop in Colmar, the leading German painter and engraver at the time. From 1494-5 he...
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Khan Academy: A Guardian King
This fierce-looking king is a symbolic protector of the Buddha's sacred law and also a fighter of evil spirits. His right foot is raised to stamp upon the head of a demon (now missing). His armor consists of tunic, trousers, chest and...
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Khan Academy: Female Shinto Spirit
This figure represents a Shinto goddess; her name is not known. She is depicted as an aristocratic woman, dressed in a thick kimono-like garment. Shinto images like this one were not meant to be seen but were kept hidden in movable...
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Smithsonian American Art Museum: Felipe Archuleta
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, this site provides biographical information on Felipe Archuleta. Archuleta worked carving sculptures primarily out of wood. The site, in addition to the biographical...
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Wood Sculpture
This is a very informative site, created by stone sculptor, Shane Smith. Great photo examples, information on how to carve, and where to get supplies.
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Smithsonian American Art Museum: John W. Perates
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, John W. Perates is described here along with information on his contributions to art through woodworking (including religious icons) and furniture design.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Mangbetu
The Mangbetu live in the northeastern corner of Zaire. They are the founders of one of the few centralized political systems in Central Africa. The Mangbetu achieved a very high level of technological and material development, as...
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History.com: Amid the Holocaust's Horrors, Many Jews Found Ways to Mark Hanukkah
From carving menorahs on stolen blocks of wood to creating makeshift wicks from scraps of fat and used loose threads, concentration camp inmates devised covert ways to celebrate the holiday. All over Europe Jews found ways to celebrate...
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Silk Road Foundation: Printing
This site provides detailed information on the Chinese invention of block printing. Includes an image of the carved wood that was used in early Chinese printing.
CGFA
Carol Gerten Fine Arts: Thomas Eakins
A full gallery of Eakin's work, as well as a brief biography. The links at the bottom provide more information.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Arts and Crafts
This encyclopedia article from Wikipedia details how the term "arts and crafts" came into existence and lists a wealth of links to other encyclopedia articles on different types of arts and crafts. Links are provided for additional...
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Eternal Egypt: Model of a Cow
This wooden model of a standing cow is carved from a single piece of wood. Individual models of cows are not very common in ancient Egyptian art, so this cow may have been part of a butchery or cattle-counting scene.
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Eternal Egypt: Toy or Musical Instrument
The musical instrument or children's toy consists of a rectangular carved piece of wood with a hollowed and decorated handle.
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Web Gallery of Art: Polyptych
An image of "Polyptych", created by Bartolomeo Giolfino in 1470 (Carved gilded, and painted wood).
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Web Gallery of Art: The Marriage of the Virgin
An image of "The Marriage of the Virgin", created by Giovanni Angelo Del Maino from 1519-24 (Carved wood, polychromed and gilt, 56 x 119 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Coat of Arms of Duke Alessandro De' Medici
An image of "Coat-of-Arms of Duke Alessandro de' Medici", created by Baccio D'Agnolo, c. 1534 (Carved wood, painted and gilded, 165 x 155 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Ceremonial Bedroom of Pauline Borghese
An image of "Ceremonial Bedroom of Pauline Borghese", created by Georges Jacob, c. 1804 (Carved, painted and gilded wood).
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Perfume Spoon
Carved wood perfume spoon.
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Biddington's Art Galleries: Babette Katz
Shows images of Babette Katz's black-and-white linoleum art and quotes for each piece.