1. W EAVING A CROSS C ULTURES Art with Power

2. W HAT IS WEAVING ? Method of fabric production dating back to 5000 BC Usually done on a loom using a warp and weft Warp runs vertically (up and down) Weft runs horizontally (side to side) Often expresses cultural and artistic values of a society

3. M OROCCO

4. A NDEAN C ULTURE

5. P ERUVIAN W EAVING

6. W HAT DO YOU T HINK ? What are some common shapes or colors? How do other cultures use their weavings? Is it considered fine art? Why/why not? Where are these sold? Museums?

7. F AITH R INGGOLD

8. M ORE F AITH R INGGOLD

9. R INGGOLD Quilter Her work falls between craft and fine art. What is the difference? Do you see one? How is her work different from regular quilting? How does using fabric differ/lessen the value than using paint? How is this quilt used differently than the one at your grandmother’s house?