Name/Title
The essential art of African textiles : design without endEntry/Object ID
NK8887.L34Description
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.Lexicon
Search Terms
africa, costume--africa, exhibition catalogs, textile design--africa, textile fabrics--africa, west africaLegacy Lexicon
Category
Exhibition catalogBook Details
Author
Alisa LaGamma, Christine GiuntiniPublisher
Metropolitan Museum of Art/Yale UniversityDate Published
2008Call No.
NK8887.L34ISBN
030014962X, 9780300149623LCCN
2008035957Notes
Length: 72