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World of Art: World Textiles
World of Art: World Textiles
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An updated edition of this indispensable reference, surveying the history of textiles from 25,000 years ago to the present.
The history of textiles, more than that of any other artefact, is a history of human ingenuity. From the very earliest needles of 50,000 years ago to the smart textiles of today, textiles have been fundamental to human existence, and enjoyed, prized and valued by every culture. Silks from China, cottons from India, tapestries from Flanders, dyes from South America – the appeal of different weaves, colours and patterns was long a motivation for trade, the exchange of ideas and sometimes even war.
Mary Schoeser’s groundbreaking book, now revised and updated to incorporate new research, presents a chronological survey of textiles around the world from prehistory to the present. It explores how they are made, what they are made from, how they function in society and the ways in which they are valued and given meaning as well as reflecting on the environmental challenges they present today. World Textiles offers an invaluable introduction to this vast and fascinating subject for makers, designers, textile and fashion professionals, collectors and students alike.
Product details
Language: English
Binding: Hardcover
Length: 192 pages
Dimensions: 290 x 225mm (portrait)
Publisher: Sansom & Company (15 June 2023)
ISBN-10: 191567008X
Product details
Language: English
Binding: Paperback
Length: 288 pages
Dimensions: 150 x 210mm (portrait)
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
ISBN: 9780500204856
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