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World Textiles

By Mary Schoeser
Series: World of Art
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World Textiles by Mary Schoeser takes readers on a captivating journey through the global history and cultural significance of textiles. This richly illustrated work explores various fabric types, techniques, and uses across different cultures and time periods. It provides insight into how textiles have shaped and been shaped by the societies that produce them, offering an inspiring glimpse into the artistry and craftsmanship of this enduring art form.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the intricate world of fabrics and their cultural significance. The exploration of historical and contemporary textile practices might appeal to those who appreciate both the craft and the stories behind the threads. Art enthusiasts and culture buffs may find its detailed visuals and insightful narratives particularly enriching.

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An updated edition of this indispensable reference, surveying the history of textiles from twenty-five thousand years ago to the present.

An updated edition of this indispensable reference, surveying the history of textiles from 25,000 years ago to the present

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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.

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World Textiles by Mary Schoeser is praised for being a comprehensive and well-written exploration of textiles. The book is noted for its beautiful illustrations, making it engaging and hard to set aside. It is considered a groundbreaking and invaluable introduction to the field, appealing to anyone with an interest in the subject.

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ISBN: 9780500204856

Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 October 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Edition: New Edition

Illustration: 234 Illustrations, color

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 150.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 600g

Pages: 288

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Arts & Culture Mary Schoeser Non-Fiction Series: World of Art

About the Author

Mary Schoeser is a recognized authority on the history of textiles. She has advised organizations such as English Heritage, the National Trust, Liberty of London, the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Her publications cover the full range of textile history, from the textile entries in Materials and Techniques in the Decorative Arts: An Illustrated Dictionary (2002) and monographs on textile artists such as Rozanne Hawksley (2009), to surveys of contemporary work in International Textile Design (1995) and its context in Textiles: The Art of Mankind (2012). Currently an honorary senior research fellow at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, she has recently served fifteen years as the Honorary President of the Textile Society (UK) and remains Patron of the Bernat Klein Foundation and the School of Textiles, Coggeshall.

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