PublishedThames & Hudson, November 2012 |
ISBN9780500516454 |
FormatHardcover, 568 pages |
Dimensions28cm × 23cm |
The definitive volume celebrating the richness, subtlety and endless creativity of the textile arts.
Over one thousand colour images reveal the beauty and huge variety of textiles in stunning detail.
By juxtaposing historical and contemporary pieces from around the world - from ancient embroidered panels to cutting-edge, digitally printed fabrics - the author highlights an unbroken story of skill and invention stretching back thousands of years.
Detailed captions and hundreds of close-ups illustrate the allure of textile materials, as well as their possible manipulations and surface treatments.
Six chapters cover such themes as imagery, structure and decoration, while an extensive list of resources provides valuable information about artists, museums and associations around the world.
