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Tapestry
The history of tapestry, from the earliest examples to modern times.
Barty Phillips
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Price: USD$39.95
400 points- Traces the history of tapestry, from the earliest examples to modern times
- Illustrations reveal the beauty of tapestries in detail and show them in the settings in which they are used
- Discusses different forms of tapestry associated with nomadic life and the developed world, as a practical craft and art form
- Offers advice on where to see the most interesting collections, how to buy antique or modern tapestry and how to care for it
- Paperback
- English
- 290 x 250 mm, 11 3/8 x 9 7/8 in
- 240 pp
- 240 colour illustrations, 5 black and white illustrations
- ISBN-13: 9780714838625
- ISBN-10: 0714838624
This book traces the rich history of tapestry from the earliest examples to modern pieces. The different forms of tapestry associated with tribal and nomadic life are discussed, as well as those of the developed world, and tapestry is considered both as an art form and as an everyday, practical craft.
The copious illustrations reveal the sumptuous texture and beauty of tapestries in detail, and show them in the settings in which they are used. A truly inspiring sourcebook of ideas, Tapestry even offers practical advice on where to see the most interesting collections, how to buy antique or modern tapestry and how to care for it.
'A stunning showcase.' (Publishers Weekly)
'Sumptuous illustrations and an in-depth history of a visually stunning, eminently tactile art form.' (Booklist)
'Tapestry … is probably one of the finest books ever published on this art form.' (Sunday Star-Ledger)