Résumé
The rich and diverse range of silk textiles from Africa is an unexpected revelation. This book focuses on over thirty pieces from the British Museum's spectacular collection, bringing together for the first time the highly distinctive traditions of silk weaving and embroidery from throughout the African continent. These range from textiles commissioned by royalty and high-ranking officials, such as the striking cloths of the Asante (Ghana) or gowns from Ethiopia encrusted with gold, to less prestigious but no less glorious pieces such as a multicoloured Merina burial shroud from Madagascar. As a pattern sourcebook the reader will find inspiration for striking colour and tonal combinations as well as myriad ideas for using stripes, geometrics and stylized figurative motifs. In their stimulating introduction the authors bring the textiles to life by examining who made them, how ideas travelled across the continent and the significance of pattern and symbolism. In addition, all the principal techniques are explained while brief commentaries highlight the design features. Whether you are interested in graphic design or technical detail, this inspiring book will be the first to open your eyes to a previously unexplored aspect of Africa.Quatrième de couvertureThis text explores the rich and diverse range of silk and textiles from Africa. Focusing on over 30 pieces from the British Museum's collection, it brings together traditions of silk weaving and embroidery from throughout the African continent. These range from textiles commissioned by royalty to multi-coloured burial shrouds. The authors also discuss the makers of the textiles, how ideas travelled across the continent and the significance of pattern and symbolism.About the AuthorChris Spring and Julie Hudson have both travelled in Africa and are the joint authors of North African Textiles. Chris Spring is a curator in the Department of Ethnography, The British Museum, and in addition is the author of African Textiles, African Arms and Armour, and co-author of African Textile Design. Julie Hudson is a curator in the Department of Ethnography, The British Museum, and among her particular areas of interest are the textiles of Tunisia.
Quatrième de couverture
This text explores the rich and diverse range of silk and textiles from Africa. Focusing on over 30 pieces from the British Museum's collection, it brings together traditions of silk weaving and embroidery from throughout the African continent. These range from textiles commissioned by royalty to multi-coloured burial shrouds. The authors also discuss the makers of the textiles, how ideas travelled across the continent and the significance of pattern and symbolism.About the AuthorChris Spring and Julie Hudson have both travelled in Africa and are the joint authors of North African Textiles. Chris Spring is a curator in the Department of Ethnography, The British Museum, and in addition is the author of African Textiles, African Arms and Armour, and co-author of African Textile Design. Julie Hudson is a curator in the Department of Ethnography, The British Museum, and among her particular areas of interest are the textiles of Tunisia.Biographie de l'auteurCHRIS SPRING and JULIE HUDSON have both travelled in Africa and are the joint authors of North African Textiles. Chris Spring is a curator in the Department of Ethnography, The British Museum, and in addition is the author of African Textiles, African Arms and Armour, and co-author of African Textile Design. Julie Hudson is a curator in the Department of Ethnography, The British Museum, and among her particular areas of interest are the textiles of Tunisia.
À propos de l'auteur
Spring, Chris
CHRIS SPRING and JULIE HUDSON have both travelled in Africa and are the joint authors of North African Textiles. Chris Spring is a curator in the Department of Ethnography, The British Museum, and in addition is the author of African Textiles, African Arms and Armour, and co-author of African Textile Design. Julie Hudson is a curator in the Department of Ethnography, The British Museum, and among her particular areas of interest are the textiles of Tunisia.
Fiche technique
- Titre : fabric folios
- Auteur : Spring, Chris
- Langue : Anglais
- Format : Broché
- Nombre de pages : 88
- Genre : Textile artworks
- Date de publication : 07-05-2002
- Édition : British Museum Press
- Poids : 0.37 kg
- Dimensions : 22.499955 x 0.7999984000000001 x 22.499955 cm
- ISBN-10 : 0714125636
- ISBN-13 : 9780714125633
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