Name/Title
Textiles nowEntry/Object ID
NK8810.5.C65Description
Textiles Now celebrates international contemporary textile design focusing on fabric and fiber designs from the past five years that have been created for use in decorative art fashion and interior design. Lavishly illustrated with photographs showing the textiles and where appropriate their end use in context. Clear captions provide information on the contributing artists their techniques and inspirations enabling a deeper critical understanding and appreciation of the medium. Organized into three sections embracing constructed textiles dyed painted and printed textiles and stitched and mixed-media textiles the images are arranged to make an impressive visual statement. The book includes over 400 images from around 100 textile and fiber artists ranging from new graduates to experienced practitioners making an indispensable reference for anyone with a passion for textiles, whether student professional or hobbyist. It will also appeal to those with an interest in color and pattern including artists and graphic designers.Collection
Carol Westfall CollectionLexicon
Search Terms
carol westfall collection, textile design--21st centuryBook Details
Author
Drusilla ColePublisher
Laurence King PublishingDate Published
2008Call No.
NK8810.5.C65ISBN
1856695727, 9781856695725Notes
Length: 272