Artist and professor :
oral history transcript /
introduction by Jo Ann C. Stabb ; interview conducted by Harriet Nathan ; Regional Oral History Office,
1984.

Description

Main Author

Westphal, Katherine, 1919-

Related Names

Nathan, Harriet, interviewer.
Stabb, Jo Ann C.
Bancroft Library. Regional Oral History Office.

Language(s)

English

Published

Berkeley, California : University of California, c1988.

Subjects

Fiberwork > Fiberwork / California.
Textile design > Textile design / California.
Textile crafts > Textile crafts / California.
Oral histories.

Summary

Discusses her family and schooling in Los Angeles, art studies, and early teaching experiences at the Universities of Wyoming, Washington, and UC Davis, including her marriage to UC professor Ed Rossbach. It also includes a discussion of visual means of education, teaching vs. producing art; analyses of techniques, media, and products, including textile art, wearable art, surface design, handmade paper and kimonos, samurai armor and dog masks, small books and copy machines. Photographs of some of her work are included.

Note

SEE ALSO related collection: 87/249 c Artist, mentor, professor, writer / Ed Rossbach oral history transcript.
Includes supplementary material.
Also available online.
Reel 9 has significant audio problems.
Sound tapes also available as Phonotape 2170 C (10 cassettes)

Physical Description

[vii], viii, 193 p. : ill.

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