Hemmings, Professor Jessica
The Textile Reader
- ISBN 13:
- 9781350239845
- author:
- Hemmings, Professor Jessica
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Bloomsbury Visual Arts
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 372
- Dimensions:
- 24.6 x 18.9 x 2.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Architecture & Design, Interior Design,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Textile Reader by Jessica Hemmings is an essential resource for students exploring textiles as a cultural practice and field of scholarly research. This second edition brings together a diverse range of voices, including lectures, essays, articles, fiction, and poetry, to capture the complexity of textile studies today. Organized around key themes such as touch, memory, structure, politics, and production, this collection provides a comprehensive introduction to the subject. New contributors add to the richness of the content, while extended introductions and annotated suggestions for further reading by the editor ensure that students are equipped with the knowledge and resources they need. With its diverse range of perspectives and approaches, The Textile Reader is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in textiles, craft, and material culture.