artists buttons remedios paintings

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1 review
Andrea Kirsh, Susan Fisher Sterling

National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1993

carrie mae weems- a true image maker
the images in the book are incredible, and the text takes the reader through her life and her work. ideas of humor, racism and stereotypes are well explained. this book is a good representation of her work.

Sakura: Cherry Blossom Paintings

1 review
Yoshiko Ishikawa

National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1993

The Best Cherry Blossom Art Book Ever
Ever since I found out that my soulmate likes cherries, I am hooked. First, the best cherries come from Wahington State - easily. They are the best and they make a great gift for someone you are courting, too! Unfortunately, there are few paintings of Washington State cherries in this book, but either way it makes a great gift if you are looking to win someone over who loves cherries too. The ...

Amalia Amaki: Boxes, Buttons, And the Blues
Andrea D. Barnwell, Gloria Wade Gayles, ...

National Museum of Women in the Arts, 2005

For more than three decades, Amalia Amaki has garnered critical acclaim for works that examine the beauty, music, experience, and contributions of African Americans. This volume brings together her photographs, quilts, souvenir fans, and mixed-media works. Incorporating fabric, beads, pearls, buttons, paint, glitter, and photographs with cultural symbols and visual puns, Amaki challenges and reconfigures American history in original and ...

THE MAGIC OF REMEDIOS VARO

1 review

National Museum Of Women In The Arts Washington, DC, 2000

Just amazing.
I cataloged this book at my job and immediately bought it that evening. I had never heard of this wonderful, magical artist. I have always loved art and thought I was familiar with the best, but Ms Varo has opened a whole new world for me.