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This film explores the work of Australian and European artists (such as Tadek Butlich from Britain and Isobel Foster from Australia) in the field of fabric sculpture, embroidery, and wall hangings. Detailed observation reveals wide variety in the use of textures, colors and fabrics. The film is not narrated; an electronic score complements the images. This film is suitable for upper primary and secondary levels.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
503779
Subject categories
Crafts & Visual Arts → Art - Study and teaching
Crafts & Visual Arts → Art, European
Crafts & Visual Arts → Artists - Australia
Crafts & Visual Arts → Artists - Great Britain
Crafts & Visual Arts → Embroidery
Crafts & Visual Arts → Fabric pictures
Crafts & Visual Arts → Soft sculpture
Crafts & Visual Arts → Textile fabrics
Crafts & Visual Arts → Texture (Art)
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Art - Study and teaching
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)