Sentences with phrase «folk traditions of»

Inspired by the folk traditions of woodworking, contrasting patterns are carved into this mouthblown glass vase and solid ash base.

Wooden accessories from Polish cooperatives specialising in the folk traditions of woodwork completed the early collections.

Taking inspiration from the Philippine weaving and Jewish folk traditions of her ancestors, along with traditional landscape painting techniques from her academic training, Hoffman interweaves image with refuse in order to reveal seamless yet textured transcultural contradictions.

He draws inspiration from different ethnic and folk traditions of India, China, Africa or Mexico as well as from works of Francis Bacon, Elizabeth Peyton and Mark Rothko.

[1] He established a studio in Madras (now Chennai), [2] and became interested in both the religious and folk traditions of India and in the traditional art and crafts of the country.

Although deeply rooted in African - American folk traditions of the South, he also engaged with the history of canonical art.

From holiday - themed plastic tablecloths to dried paint shreds and found objects, Hoffman takes inspiration from Chinese landscape and Hudson River School painting, as well as the Philippine weaving and Jewish folk traditions of her ancestors.

Elena Polenova was part of the generation of artists who rediscovered the folk traditions of the Moscow region — its wooden architecture, furniture and children's toys; its icons and peasant decorations; and its vibrant tradition of folk stories and fairytales.

Brooklyn - based artist Arthur Simms (b. 1961) fuses modernist assemblage with folk traditions of African and Afro - Atlantic object - making in his near - abstract sculptures.

Taking inspiration from the Philippine weaving and the Jewish folk traditions of her ancestors, along with traditional landscape painting techniques from her academic training, she interweaves image with refuse in order to reveal seamless yet textured transcultural contradictions.

This piece, a beautifully lyrical scene steeped in the religious and folk traditions of her adopted Mexico, is an exceptional opportunity to collect work by the artist, who passed away in 2011.

Rather, her point is that the twentieth century might have been more humane if the ideologues of the nineteenth century had their sledgehammer theories softened, perhaps even overturned, by the twisting, evasive, allusive verbal ambiance of Yiddish, a folk tradition of language that testifies to the uncertainties and fragilities of life.

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association calls it an original song, but «Please Mr. Kennedy» is part of a long folk tradition of borrowing and rewriting

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Pages is the duo's fifth album, and promises to continue their tradition of creating a humble and inspirational mix of pop, rock and folk.

Another church that comes to mind is Missiongathering in San Diego, which is associated with the progressive denomination The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), but which has a very evangelical «feel» to its worship because it attracts a lot of folks who come from evangelical traditions and enjoy evangelical worship but are looking for a church that welcomes LGBT people.

They schooled me according to a black folk tradition that taught that trouble doesn't last always, that the weak can gain victory over the strong (given the right planning), that God is at the helm of human history and that the best standard of excellence is a spiritual relation to life obtained in one's prayerful relation to God.

Rather, what Crouch did was to continue the tradition of creating new cultural forms from within the folk culture he inhabited and taking such artifacts into a broader public space.

It has become something of a sport for folks in the evangelical, neo-Reformed tradition to take to the internet to draw out the «boundaries of evangelicalism,» boundaries which inevitably fall around their own particular theological distinctions and which seem to grow narrower and narrower with every blog post on the topic.

The American Folk Tradition is not evidence of Paul Bunyan.

The American folk tradition is not evidence of Paul Bunyan.

Consider how Martin Buber's studies of Hasidism evoked rather good feelings from well - educated, middle - class Jews toward the Hasidic tradition (relieving the prejudice that the Haskalah, or Jewish Enlightenment, had raised against the Hasidim) Consider also that very few of these folk seriously contemplated taking up a Hasidic lifestyle.

«Perhaps some people think the nonviolent tradition exists only among folks who wear Gandhi buttons on their lapels and have some history with the Left; they don't think a bunch of white - bread eaters with Bible College bumper stickers could be «real» satyagrahis.

Ecumenism is now in the hands of the evangelical and Pentecostal movement on the one hand and the Roman Catholic and Orthodox on the other, the polar opposites of the mainline folks, yet there is a measure of agreement on where and how the apostolic tradition is to be located and retrieved in the affirmations regarding the Trinity, or that Jesus Christ is true god and true man.

The field belongs increasingly to those who have experienced the richness and depths of the tradition and who are restive with the something - new - every - week folks who, in Luther's words, have «no more than an itch to produce something novel so that they might shine before men as leading lights.»

Forms of protest are evident in traditions, religious rituals, folk arts, and subversionary acts.

SO the next time your sitting in a circle listening to some bad version of 60's folk music and beating your drum stop for a minute and ask yourself where did this all come from, certainly not from centuries of passing down religious traditions and «correct» teachings originally given to us by God.

========== @Smithsonian «The stories remain a part of folk traditions and were included in the Bible to illustrate and explain theological ideas such as: Where did humans come from?

That they were able to do this because the nomadic traditions of their race had come into violent conflict with a more sophisticated civilization, so that, in the name of conservatism, they could appeal to old folk - ways against the new commercialism, does not detract from their credit.

I'd love to hear from Reformed folks and emerging folks... as well as those of you who consider yourselves a part of a tradition that is neither Reformed nor emerging.

For the most part the Lutheran and Reformed Churches retained the post-Constantinian tradition of being territorial or folk churches.

They have created their own ways of communication, ranging from stories in oral traditions to folk art and music, from popular histories to religious and cultural sysmbolism.

Despite the advent of solo munching - on - the - go (the «Pret a Manger age» Dan Hitchens aptly described in a recent column) these chefs and columnists persist in believing that food ought to bring folks together, that a meal should go hand - in - hand with conversation, and that the universal act of eating merits distinct rituals and traditions.

Overall, this is a great alternative to Nourishing Traditions, which is the mother of all traditional recipe collections but can be quite overwhelming for most folks.

We love connecting baking and folk art — both celebrate creativity, bring people together, and are full of tradition and soul.

It's something we talk about here at BA a lot, and it's something she did in her latest release called Feed the Resistance, a compilation of recipes and ideas from folks around the country whose stories and traditions so often go unheard.

I know roasting pumpkin seeds is a tradition a lot of folks had in their families growing up, but it just wasn't something we ever did in my family.

The Old Town School of Folk Music's Wiggleworms program is a Chicago tradition, offering a ton of class options for ages 0 to 12 months, 12 to 24 months, and 2 to 4 years.

«We're looking for folks who are willing to apply time, intelligence and common sense to the continuing tradition of good government that we've had in Glen Ellyn,» said party official Lee Crumbaugh.

Don't miss this Triangle tradition that features old - fashioned fun, from rides and games, a «Flower and Garden Show,» «Folk Festival,» the Village of Yesteryear's artists and crafters, and the «Field of Dreams,» a miniature farm designed to help children learn how food is grown.

The Old Town School of Folk Music teaches and celebrates music and cultural expressions rooted in the traditions of diverse American and global communities.

Surrounded by the thousands of musicians who play on our stages, climb our steps, jam in our lobbies, we come from something larger - a rich history, an evolving tradition, a living culture of folks from around Chicago and the world coming together to create music.

A Shared Legacy celebrates folk art traditions in rural areas of New England, the South, and the Midwest between 1800 and 1925.

Most of the traditional uses come from folk medicines and word of mouth in certain traditions around the world.

Representative of American folk traditions about butterfat is this passage from «Neighbor Rosicky», by American author Willa Cather: [The Rosickys] had been at one accord not to hurry through life, not to be always skimping and saving.

So imagine my excitement when the folks at Tropical Traditions sent me a 32 oz Jar of their Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil!I always try and look for healthier alternatives in my cooking and baking and Coconut Oil seems to fit the bill perfectly.Its pretty versatile since it can be used in both sweet and savory creations and I love its warm sweet aroma filling my kitchen when I use it!

Kyle and I continue his tradition but also like to go out and listen to Irish folk music and have a few pints of Irish brews!

Inspired by nature and folk traditions, both collections feature earrings, bracelets, necklaces, and rings that are hand - made using sterling silver, bronze, brass with occasional pops of gold.

Brighton, England About Blog Damh the Bard — is a modern - day Bard whose spirituality and love of folk tradition is expressed through his pagan music, storytelling and poetry.

The benandanti — a term meaning good walkers when translated into English — were members of a folk tradition in the Friuli region.

Its summit is 557 metres (1,827 The benandanti — a term meaning good walkers when translated into English — were members of a folk tradition in the Friuli region.