Name/Title
Contemporary textiles : the fabric of fine artEntry/Object ID
NK8810.5.C66Description
"Contemporary Textiles: The Fabric of Fine Art is a comprehensive look at both the established and emerging artists who engage with one of the most exciting mediums current in contemporary art." "With a foreword by groundbreaking textile artist Jann Haworth, Contemporary Textiles goes on to chronicle the rich history and possible futures for textile fine art. Essays by Janis Jefferies and Bradley Quinn open up the fascinating narrative of the medium in the 'high art' context, drawing on its history in craft and the ornamental and charting its gradual migration into the world of contemporary creative practice. With profiles of over 50 artists, Contemporary Textiles is an inspiring and comprehensive survey of the many and varied creative expressions spoken through the language of textile fine art." -- BOOK JACKETCollection
Carol Westfall CollectionLexicon
Search Terms
fiberwork, fiberwork--20th century, fiberwork--21st century, textile fabrics in artBook Details
Author
Nadine Käthe MonemPublisher
Black Dog PublishingPlace Published
City
LondonCountry
England, United KingdomContinent
EuropeDate Published
2008Call No.
NK8810.5.C66ISBN
1906155291, 9781906155292Notes
Length: 191General Notes
Note Type
ContentsNote
Everything is the stuff of art / Jann Haworth --
Note from the editor / Nadine Monem --
Textiles at the cutting edge / Bradley Quinn --
Contemporary textiles: the art fabric / Janis Jeffries --
Drawings --
Paintings --
Sculptures --
Spaces.