Phipps, Elena
Looking at Textiles: A Guide to Technical Terms
- ISBN 13:
- 9781606060803
- author:
- Phipps, Elena
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Getty Publications
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 112
- Dimensions:
- 15.9 x 0.8 x 23.5 cm
- Genre:
- Art, Architecture & Photography, Art Issues, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Understanding textiles requires knowledge of their fundamental elements and techniques. This guide explains the basics of materials and methods used to create textiles, including definitions of key terms such as fibers, dyes, looms, and weaving processes. The book features numerous illustrations, including photographs of ancient and historic museum textiles at different scales, which demonstrate the principles described in the text. By exploring these technical terms, readers can gain a deeper understanding of the commonalities that exist across diverse textile cultures throughout history.
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