A Block-Printed Fabric from Hama

A Block-Printed Fabric from Hama

A Block-Printed Fabric from Hama by Marcus Milwright | Talking about art http://gatewaytoart.uvic.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Talkingaboutart_Hamatextile-edit.m4a Why is a cotton sheet made in the Syrian city of Hama decorated with images of waterwheels? This talk...
A Brass Lunchbox

A Brass Lunchbox

A Brass Lunchbox by Marcus Milwright | Talking about art http://gatewaytoart.uvic.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Talkingaboutart_lunchbox1-edit.m4a How many different techniques were required to manufacture this brass lunchbox? This talk examines the form and function...
A Glass Medicine Bottle

A Glass Medicine Bottle

A Glass Medicine Bottle by Marcus Milwright | Talking about art http://gatewaytoart.uvic.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Talkingaboutart_medicinebottle-updated.m4a Why do we often use the term ‘balsam’ to describe a soothing medicine? This talk discusses a small glass...
A Brick Dome in Iran

A Brick Dome in Iran

A Brick Dome in Iran by Marcus Milwright | Talking about art http://gatewaytoart.uvic.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Talkingaboutart_brickdome-updated.m4a Why is brick such an important material in the architecture of Iran, and how was it used both for structural and...
Crafts of Syria

Crafts of Syria

CRAFTS OF SYRIA craftsofsyria.uvic.ca CRAFTS OF SYRIA craftsofsyria.uvic.ca The Traditional Crafts of Syria ​What can we learn about the artistic traditions of a country by learning about the lives and working practices of its artisans? This site allows you to explore...