African Costumes & Textiles: Mis Collection

From the Berbers to the Zulus

Anne-Marie Bouttiaux

9/2008
BOUTTIAUX, ANNE-MARIE.

African Costumes and Textiles: From the Berbers to the Zulus. The Zaira and Marcel Mis Collection. Pref. by John Mack. Contrib. by Anne-Marie Bouttiaux, Frieda Sorber & Anne van Cutsem. Milan 2008. 25 x 30 cm. 320 S. mit 219 farb., meist ganzseit. Abb. & 3 Karten, Bibliographie, Glossar. Gebunden. In engl. Sprache.

Bestell-Nr: 1424430

EUR 78,00  EUR 39,80  in den Warenkorb

This book is a tribute to the creativity of the peoples of Africa, in particular to its weavers, and presents magnificent textiles and accessories in 300 full-color photographs of works from the Zaira and Marcel Mis Collection. The book presents a variety of costumes, textiles, and accessories used for everyday wear and for special celebrations, and explores the different techniques, influences, and meanings behind these colorful works of art. The essays describe the history of the development of these techniques and the richness of the symbolism in this form of cultural heritage. The superb photography showcases the splendor of these intricate and exquisite textiles.

Titel zum Thema:
Afrika / Kunst, Architektur, Design  Außereuropäische Kunst Afrika Materialien  Außereuropäische Kunst Afrika Textilien  Bm-Ae/Afrika  Bm-Kunsthandwerk  Englische Bücher / Kunst, Architektur, Fotografie  Kg-Textilien:Afrika