The Splendour of Antique Rugs and Tapestries - Brossura

Nemati, Parvis

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1851493816 ISBN 13: 9781851493814

Casa editrice: Antique Collectors Club Ltd, 1999

Riassunto

For centuries, the design woven into Oriental rugs and the distinctive artistry of each rug-weaving area has reflected an uninterrupted cultural and historical tradition. The Splendour of Antique Rugs and Tapestries celebrates this tradition in its sumptuous presentation of the remarkable achievements of weaving from the Oriental and Occidental world.
Parviz Nemati believes that handmade carpets and tapestries are the most expressive works of art that have ever been created. Following a history of rug making and an explanation of the techniques and materials used, the characteristics of Persian, Turkish, Caucasian, Turkmen, Indian, Chinese, and European rugs and tapestries are illustrated and described through 300 colour plates and an authoritative text that explores the heritage of both Oriental and European weaving.

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Physical description: 407 pages. : chiefly col. ill., maps ; 34 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 405-407). Contents: A History of Rug Making Materials and Techniques used in Rug Making Persian Rugs Turkomen Rugs Turkish Rugs Caucasian Rugs Indian Rugs Chinese Rugs European Rugs Tapestries. Summary: For many centuries the designs that have been woven into Oriental rugs and tapestries have been indicative of the cultural and historical tradition of each rug-weaving area of the world. The Splendor of Antique Rugs and Tapestries celebrates this practice in sumptuous style. Parviz Nemati believes tapestries and handmade carpets to be the most expressive works of art that have ever been produced and provides and extensive history of this resplendent tradition. The techniques of rug weaving are discussed and accompained by chapters on each of the major types. The volume incorporates rugs of the Orient and of Europe as well as European tapestries of the 15th to 19th centuries. The Splendor of Antique Rugs and Tapestries is a Priceless reference tool for designers, collectors, investors, private buyers, or those interested purely because of the decorative qualities of the woven arts. Biography: Parviz Nemati was born into a family of collectors, dealers, and educators in Oriental rugs. He grew up among the rug weavers of Kerman, one of the most aged and celebrated rug centres of Iran. Mr. Nemati owns the Nemati Collection a specialist gallery in New York City and acts as a consultant and an appraiser to museums and private collectors. He is also the author of Rugs as an Investment. Subjects: Rugs - History - Collectors and collecting. Oriental -Tapestry. Genre: Bibliography. Illustrated.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Antique Collectors Club Ltd
• Data di pubblicazione: 1999
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1851493816
• ISBN 13: 9781851493814
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 410
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile