Episode of Series “Craft as a Livelihood”
Metal-work has been in Tor Schwanck’s family since the 15th century. He is an artisan trained in all aspects of metal-work. Schwanck uses non-precious metals as well as gold and silver. All the designs are originals, and he tours, exhibits and receives commissions for his work.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
322964
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Metal-work
Crafts & Visual Arts → Artisans
Crafts & Visual Arts → Arts and crafts movement
Crafts & Visual Arts → Goldwork
Crafts & Visual Arts → Handicraft - Australia
Crafts & Visual Arts → Metal-work
Crafts & Visual Arts → Silverwork
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - overscan
MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - presentation
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - overscan
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - presentation
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI External Digital Access Copy