2. -Dates to Iron Age Northern Europe,
ancient Egypt, and Zhou Dynasty
China
-Developed out of the sewing
techniques used to to reinforce and
mend clothing
- Became a mark of wealth and status
in many cultures including ancient
Persia,India, China, Japan, Byzantium,
and medieval and Baroque Europe.
-Traditional techniques passed down
through generations and are still used
today
embroidered silk gauze ritual garment, 4 th century BC,
Hubei province, China
3. Opus Anglicanum (English Work)
-fine needlework of Medieval England
done for ecclesiastical or secular use
on clothing, hangings or other textiles,
late 12th to mid 14th centuries.
-viewed as an art form on a par with
stained glass, sculpture and architecture
-most professionals embroiderers
during this period were men
-incorporated gold and silver thread,
Glass beads, pearls on velvet.
-motifs include saints, angels, animals,
Flowers.
4. Bayeux Tapestry, 1070
-an embroidered cloth nearly 230 ft
long depicting the events that led up
to the Norman conquest of England.
-consists of some fifty scenes with
Latin captions, embroidered on linen
with coloured woollen yarns.
-an early example of narrative art,
not unique at the time it was created
but is the sole surviving example
of Middle Ages' narrative needlework.
5. Embroidery was a very important art
in the Medieval Islamic World.
Embroidery was visible on
handkerchiefs, uniforms, flags, calligraphy,
shoes, robes,tunics, horse trappings,
slippers, sheaths, pouches, covers
and even on leather belts.
Many craftsmen embroidered with
gold and silver. Embroidery cottage
industries employed over 800 people.
6. Samplers
A method of classifying stitches by their structure, and often
Display a wide range of colors and techniques.
7. Elizabeth Parker's Sample, 1830
-a confessional embroidery
that recounts the tragic
story of her early life
13. “Thinking about the idea of consumer responsibility led me to begin collecting plastic bags from
kitchen cupboards and city streets six years ago. What began as an exercise in environmental
conservation evolved into a studio practice combining aspects of painting, sculpture, and installation.
Plastic bags are the second most common form of litter in the world after cigarette butts. Their
degraded status and ubiquitous presence are fascinating to me, attempting to balance between
convenience and excess. Quickly used and then discarded, their textured surfaces wear the remains
of physical activity like dirty laundry left on the floor. The bags attempt to redress their impoverished
status with the addition of colorful embroidery in geometric patterns.”
14.
15.
16. Erin Endicott
He a ling Sutra #1 0
Hand Embroidery on Antique Fabric
stained with Walnut Ink
22. Sourcebook 1A:
List 10 alternative materials that you could possibly embroider with.
List 10 alternative materials that you could embroider on.
Due : A us t 2 9 th
ug
Sourcebook 1B: Artist Research
Artist Bio: where he/she was born/educated, is he/she still alive,and any other
Personal information.
Photocopies or prints (color) of at least 2 works of the artist with a list of
Materials used and the dimentions of the work.
Written information about the artists intent. This may come from an artist's
Statement, and interview of the artist, a review of their work, etc.
A. What do you find interesting about the way this artist is using embroidery?
B. Why did you choose this artist/what do you like or dislike about his or
her work?
Due : A us t 3 1 s t
ug
23. For class on Friday:
-muslin to embroider on
-needles (including a #12 chenille)
-embroidery hoop
-scissors
-water soluble fabric pen
-sharpie
-ruler
