Gilson, Jools

Textiles, Community and Controversy: The Knitting Map

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ISBN 13:
9781350027527
author:
Gilson, Jools
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Bloomsbury Visual Arts
language:
English
Publication Year:
2019
Pages:
240
Dimensions:
24.6 x 18.9 centimetres (0.68 kg
Genre:
Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Feminism & Feminist Theory
Condition:
New
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£29.44

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The Knitting Map: A Textile Artwork at the Heart of Controversy This major textile artwork, created by over 2,500 knitters from 22 countries, sparked national debate in Ireland. Exploring its creation and significance within the context of feminist arts practice, this book delves into the social, philosophical, and critical issues surrounding contemporary textile art. The Knitting Map is a key moment in Irish art history, bringing together leading art critics and textile scholars to examine its multiple meanings and the process of making it. The collection explores themes such as gender, class, nation, technology, and performance, shedding light on the complexities of textile practice today. By interrogating the social, philosophical, and critical issues surrounding contemporary textile art, this book provides a nuanced understanding of the artwork's significance and its place within the broader context of feminist arts practice.

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