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Item specifics
- Condition
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- “Light wear to cover edges”
- ISBN
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Lark Books
ISBN-10
1600591078
ISBN-13
9781600591075
eBay Product ID (ePID)
62275246
Product Key Features
Book Title
Art Quilts : Major Works by Leading Artists
Number of Pages
416 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2008
Topic
Quilts & Quilting, American / General
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Art, Crafts & Hobbies
Book Series
Masters Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
1.2 in
Item Weight
45.2 Oz
Item Length
8 in
Item Width
9 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2007-031080
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
"Art quilts have long since moved from covering beds to hanging on walls, and this collection of 40 artists' works...is ample evidence why. Ranging from the United States and Canada through Europe to Israel, South Africa, Japan and New Zealand, these quilters show the beauty and imagination of fine art and a vast variety of styles and materials....Each artist is represented by 10 works, some with details, as well as the artist's comments on inspirations and the works' meaning....the wealth of color and pattern is worthwhile "-- Publishers Weekly "In this colorful and masterful survey, 40 outstanding contemporary artists from around the world exhibit their art and share their thoughts and themes. Photo spreads with up to a dozen quilts from each artist are artfully arranged on consecutive pages allowing an in-depth look at the quilts. Artists' photos and a short introduction begin each section, and materials and techniques are provided with each quilt image. This group of artists and their wonderful artwork is sure to impress."-- Quilting Arts Magazine, "Art quilts have long since moved from covering beds to hanging on walls, and this collection of 40 artists' works...is ample evidence why. Ranging from the United States and Canada through Europe to Israel, South Africa, Japan and New Zealand, these quilters show the beauty and imagination of fine art and a vast variety of styles and materials....Each artist is represented by 10 works, some with details, as well as the artist's comments on inspirations and the works' meaning....the wealth of color and pattern is worthwhile "--Publishers Weekly "In this colorful and masterful survey, 40 outstanding contemporary artists from around the world exhibit their art and share their thoughts and themes. Photo spreads with up to a dozen quilts from each artist are artfully arranged on consecutive pages allowing an in-depth look at the quilts. Artists' photos and a short introduction begin each section, and materials and techniques are provided with each quilt image. This group of artists and their wonderful artwork is sure to impress."--Quilting Arts Magazine, " Masters: Art Quilts ... is a book at the pinnacle of inspiration. It offers up countless works of art by the true master art quilters of our time. Included within the pages are works by Elizabeth Brimelow, Jette Clover, Jane Burch Cochran, Linda Colsh, Chiaki Dosho, Susan Shie, and so many more. It's the book I turn to when I need a quick and concentrated dose of inspiration." - Art Quilting Studio "In this colorful and masterful survey, 40 outstanding contemporary artists from around the world exhibit their art and share their thoughts and themes. Photo spreads with up to a dozen quilts from each artist are artfully arranged on consecutive pages allowing an in-depth look at the quilts. Artists' photos and a short introduction begin each section, and materials and techniques are provided with each quilt image. This group of artists and their wonderful artwork is sure to impress." - Quilting Arts Magazine "Art quilts have long since moved from covering beds to hanging on walls, and this collection of 40 artists' works...is ample evidence why. Ranging from the United States and Canada through Europe to Israel, South Africa, Japan and New Zealand, these quilters show the beauty and imagination of fine art and a vast variety of styles and materials....Each artist is represented by 10 works, some with details, as well as the artist's comments on inspirations and the works' meaning....the wealth of color and pattern is worthwhile " - Publishers Weekly "At nearly four pounds, this book is dense with color and inspiration. But the real value lies in the space devoted to each of the 40 artists whose works are included--up to a dozen quilts per artist. This allows readers to see the scope of each quilter's career and to take away a clear understanding of today's art quilt movement." - Quilters Newsletter
Series Volume Number
1
Dewey Decimal
746.460973
Synopsis
These art quilts showcase such versatility, innovation, and beauty that readers can't help but be truly inspired. The gifted artists come from across the globe-including Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America-and their work displays their varying sensibilities, backgrounds, and talents. Abstract appliqud shapes cascade across the surface of Ita Ziv's brilliantly colored quilts, creating vibrant celebrations of life. Noriko Endo captures her deep feeling for trees in a stunning interplay of light, shadow, and leaves. Gloves appear in nearly every quilt by Jane Burch Cochran, representing probing hands and, sometimes, angel wings. John Lefelhocz's fantastic imagery-including an airplane silhouette that lights up-grabs viewers' attention. Esteemed curator Martha Sielman, executive director of Studio Art Quilt Associates, contributes an illuminating essay for each of the 40 featured artists, who are showcased in 8- to 10-page features. The best-selling Masters: Art Quilts stands all on its own as a coffee-table keepsake volume or with the follow-up book Masters: Art Quilts, Vol. 2 as a truly irreplaceable set to cherish for a lifetime., These art quilts showcase such versatility, innovation, and beauty that readers can't help but be truly inspired. The gifted artists come from across the globe-including Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America-and their work displays their varying sensibilities, backgrounds, and talents. Abstract appliqued shapes cascade across the surface of Ita Ziv's brilliantly colored quilts, creating vibrant celebrations of life. Noriko Endo captures her deep feeling for trees in a stunning interplay of light, shadow, and leaves. Gloves appear in nearly every quilt by Jane Burch Cochran, representing probing hands and, sometimes, angel wings. John Lefelhocz's fantastic imagery-including an airplane silhouette that lights up-grabs viewers' attention. Esteemed curator Martha Sielman contributes an illuminating essay for each of the 40 featured artists, who are showcased in eight-page features. .
LC Classification Number
NK9112.S52 2008
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