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The Book of Silk
Door Philippa Scott
Categorie | Tapijten & Textiel |
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Boeknummer | #271983 |
Titel | The Book of Silk |
Auteur | Scott, Philippa |
Boektype | Paperback |
Uitgeverij | London, Thames and Hudson |
Jaar van uitgave | 1993 |
ISBN10 | 0500283087 |
ISBN13 | 9780500283080 |
Taal | Engels |
Samenvatting | The Book of Silk follows the story of this remarkable material through 5,000 years, reproducing hundreds of fabrics, furnishings, and garments from all parts of the world. From ancient China, where the secret of reeling silkworm cocoons was first discovered, the narrative leads by the legendary Silk Routes to Byzantium and the Islamic world, to Ottoman Turkey and India - and on to the Renaissance, baroque, and rococo silks of Western Christendom. In modern times the fashion industry yields a wonderful array of designs from Fortuny, Balenciaga, Poiret, and Schiaparelli, among others. A dazzling selection of illustrations, many drawn from private collections, reveals silk's omnipresence in couture and decoration, carpets, embroidery, and even painting. Complete with a detailed reference sect... (Lees verder)ion that includes terms and technical processes, collecting and care, galleries and museums, and a bibliography, The Book of Silk will appeal to anyone interested in history, fashion, and beauty. |
Pagina's | 256 |
Conditie | Goed — permanent marker line on bottom cut. |
Prijs | € 20,00 |
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