The Art of African Textiles: Technology, Tradition and Lurex

Synopsis:
This is a comprehensive look at the textiles of contemporary Africa. It includes essays on the hand-woven textiles of West Africa, applique and embroidery, the impact of European trade and the use of textiles as an art form.` 

Product Description:
This is a comprehensive look at the textiles of contemporary Africa. It includes essays on the hand-woven textiles of West Africa, applique and embroidery, the impact of European trade and the use of textiles as an art form.'


Review:
The Art of African Textiles: Technology, Tradition and Lurex. John Picton, with Rayda Becker, Pauline Duponchel, Jackie Guille, Elizabeth Harney, David Heathcote, Julia Hilger, Atta Kwami, Pat Oyelola, and Simon Peers. London, 1995. Published to accompany an exhibition at the Barbican Art Gallery. This work focuses on 20th century non-traditional African textiles, revealing the new materials, images, technologies and demands that have enriched the textiles in recent years. This is an extraordinary book. Presenting examples of developments in African textile art, and representing all regions and forms of design, this book is a survey of world textiles. 
Review by 2crazy4books2 

Product Detail:
Paperback: 144 pages

• Publisher: Lund Humphries Publishers Ltd; New edition edition (31 Oct 1999)
• Language English
• ISBN-10: 0853317968
• ISBN-13: 978-0853317968
• Product Dimensions: 27 x 21.2 x 1.4 cm