The essential art of African textiles
design without end
by Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N....
"Textiles are a major form of aesthetic expression across Africa, and this book examines long-standing traditions together with recent creative developments. A variety of fine and venerable West African cloths are presented and discussed in terms of both artistry and technique. Wrapped around the body, fashioned into garments, or displayed as hangings, these magnificent textiles include bold strip weavings and intricately patterned indigo resist-dyed cloths. Also considered by the authors are striking contemporary works - in media as far-ranging as sculpture, painting, photography, video, and installation art - that draw inspiration from the forms and cultural significance of African textiles."--Jacket.
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The essential art of African textiles: design without end
2008, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Yale University Press
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1588392937 9781588392930
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Published in conjunction with an exhibition held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Sept. 30, 2008-Mar. 29, 2009.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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