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Craft in America

Printmaker Yoshiko Yamamoto

Yoshiko Yamamoto's love of Japanese ukiyo-e informs her blockprint and letterpress art. Letterpress printing is a relief process, the oldest form of printing. Inspired by the European Arts and Crafts movement founded by William Morris which favored craft production over industrial manufacture and emphasized strong line-driven designs sourced from nature. Segment from the CELEBRATION episode

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IDENTITY episode
55:11
Artists explore issues of gender, race, culture and place
QUILTS episode
55:06
Learn about contemporary quilters from diverse traditions
VISIONARIES episode
55:06
Documenting the ways in which artists and influencers inspire new generations.
CALIFORNIA episode
55:05
Explore the diverse craft traditions & innovations in the Golden State.
NEIGHBORS episode
54:36
NEIGHBORS explores connections between Mexico and the United States through craft.
BORDERS episode
54:36
BORDERS explores the connections between Mexico and the United States through craft
NATURE episode
55:06
NATURE features artists who explore the beauty and wonder of the natural world.
TEACHERS episode
55:06
Artists committed to sharing their skills and passion for craft with students of all ages
CELEBRATION episode
55:06
Discover the role craft plays in our winter holiday traditions, rituals, and festivities.
MUSIC episode
55:05
Featuring finely crafted handmade instruments and the world renowned artists who play them
SERVICE episode
55:04
Documenting craft and the military and the power of the handmade to inspire and heal
INDUSTRY episode
55:06
Industry: Handmade in the Creative Economy
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