Textiles from the Andes - Brossura

Dransart, Penelope; Wolfe, Helen

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1566568595 ISBN 13: 9781566568593

Casa editrice: Interlink Books, 2011

Riassunto

In the world of the ancient Andes, textiles were often the most valuable commodity people possessed—far beyond gold and silver—and they were a major medium for conveying critical cultural meaning. Textiles of the Andes features a wealth of rare and exquisite pieces, many of great iconographic and technical importance, ranging in date from the Paracas to the Inca and Colonial periods, from 200 BC to the late 18th century. Examples of contemporary Andean textiles complement the early pieces and illustrate the continuity of weaving traditions in the Andes. • Detailed photos show each textile in full • Glossary of technical analysis for designers • Authoritative introduction by an expert in the field provides a context for appreciating and enjoying the superb and varied designs

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Informazioni sull'autore

Penelope Dransart is the author of Earth, Water, Fleece and Fabric. Helen Wolfe is the Textile Collections Manager in the Department of Africa, Oceania and the Americas of the British Museum.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Interlink Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2011
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1566568595
• ISBN 13: 9781566568593
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 100
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile