Walking on Art: Explorations in Carpet Design - Rilegato

Dyson, Deirde

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ISBN 10: 050051805X ISBN 13: 9780500518052

Casa editrice: Thames & Hudson, 2015

Riassunto

Walking on Art explores contemporary carpet design from a practitioner’s viewpoint, describing through techniques and illustrations Deirdre Dyson’s fourteen-year journey from figurative painter to carpet designer.A foreword by Professor Sir Christopher Frayling contextualizes Dyson’s award-winning work within discussions about art and design, and then Dyson herself reflects on her long experience of designing exquisite luxury carpets. The chapter “Techniques" introduces the traditional methods that create these carpets including hand knotting, hand tufting, and carving, and how these conventions can be manipulated to create stunning effects. “Process" then explores the steps—from inspiration to making—that lie behind any design. These chapters are followed by colorful illustrations of Dyson’s extensive collections. Here are fanciful butterfly motifs alongside geometric patterns and floral designs, brought together in one stunning collection.

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Recensione:

Very interesting reading for anyone who loves to work in wool or silk. --The Lady

A joy to look at with its full-page illustrations, inspirations and insights. --Bath Life

Discover the entire process of carpet design, from first sketch to completion. --Homes & Gardens, Christmas Gift Guide

Explains Deirdre's practise and techniques in colourful detail. --Wallpaper

Recounts Deirdre's journey from figurative painting to carpet design and explores the challenges she has faced along the way. --House & Garden

This book should be treasured by designers of interiors. --Sir Terence Conran

This is a collection of elegant, witty, beautiful work. Deirdre Dyson's carpets are art with a purpose. This mightily talented lady will change the common view of what we work, walk and play on. --Sir Kenneth Grange

Lusciously illustrated with pictures of colourful, modern carpet designs, all of which are handmade in Nepal. --The Sunday Times

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Walking on Art explores contemporary carpet design from a practitioner's viewpoint. A foreword by Professor Sir Christopher Frayling contextualizes Deirdre Dyson's award-winning work within discussions about art and design, and then Dyson herself reflects on her long experience of designing exquisite luxury carpets. The chapter 'Techniques' introduces the traditional methods that create these carpets, and how these conventions can be manipulated to create stunning effects. 'Process' then explores the steps - from inspiration to making, that lie behind any design. These chapters are followed by Dyson's collections. Illustrated in full, they demonstrate her love of colour and her range of inspirations, from butterflies to sea shells.

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• Editore: Thames & Hudson
• Data di pubblicazione: 2015
• ISBN 10: 050051805X
• ISBN 13: 9780500518052
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 192