Decorative Arts
SCHOOL OF QUILTING: THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO ALL THINGS PATCHWORK
Written by Ahlstrand Kwan, Jessica
The ultimate guide to quilting for all quilters In this complete, illustrated guide, readers will learn everything they need to know to start quilting. School of Quilting breaks down every step for quilters both new and experienced. The book starts with what sewing machine to buy and the tools and supplies to keep in your arsenal.
LISTRI. CABINET OF CURIOSITIES. 40TH ED.
Written by Paolucci, Antonio
The Wunderkammer, or "cabinet of curiosities," saw collectors gathering objects from many strands of artistic, scientific, and intellectual endeavor, in an ambitious attempt to encompass all of humankind's knowledge in a single room.
ICE COLD. A HIP-HOP JEWELRY HISTORY
Written by Tobak, Vikki
Whether it's diamond-encrusted grills, oversized "truck" style chains, bust-down Rolex and Patek Philippe watches or a Tiffany necklace, jewelry is a cornerstone of hip-hop culture. Glittering, blinged-out jewels are the shining statement of a collective identity: unapologetic, charismatic, and street savvy.
INSPIRING WALT DISNEY: THE ANIMATION OF FRENCH DECORATIVE ARTS AT THE WALLACE COLLECTION
Written by Jacobsen, Helen
Accompanying an exhibition at the Wallace Collection, Inspiring Walt Disney explores the influences of the art and architecture of France on Walt Disney and his studio artists, highlighting in particular the Disney classics of hand-drawn animation, Cinderella (1950) and Beauty and the Beast (1991). Pairing preparatory material from these films - including concept
OBJECTS OF DESIRE
Written by Hummer-Tuttle, Maria
A personal celebration of the hunt for, and the joy of living with, favorite collections and things What is it in our homes that we truly value and why? What would you take when you leave in fear of fire? Our home is an expression of ourselves in many ways, largely through the objects we accumulate.
CONTEMPORARY BLACK AMERICAN CERAMIC ARTISTS
Written by Clark, Donald A
Readers will gain a deeper knowledge of 38 of today's top African American artists in clay, the earlier Black artists who paved their paths, and how their work fits into the 21st-century conversation. donald a clark and Chotsani Elaine Dean begin by grounding us in history and context taking us from the colonial era of South Carolina to the Harlem Renaissance to today!
IN SEARCH OF WILD SILK: EXPLORING A VILLAGE INDUSTRY IN THE JUNGLES OF INDIA
Written by Selk, Karen
Textile artist Karen Selk delves into the amazing world of wild silk and the Indigenous people of India who raise these silkworms. Readers will be drawn into the captivating world of a unique living culture that has been engaged in a sustainable industry for generations.
ROLEX: SPECIAL-EDITION WRISTWATCHES
Written by Wimmer-Olbort, Iris
With a collection of partly sporty and partly elegant three-hand watches, an iconic chronograph, and some interesting complications, Rolex has been setting the standard for the Swiss watch industry for more than 60 years. This photo-filled and information-packed volume pays tribute to this sought-after brand and what makes Rolex so special: the outstanding features of perfection.
LEGENDARY PATANIA JEWELRY: IN THE TRADITION OF THE SOUTHWEST
Written by Messier, Kim
Celebrate three generations of significant American jewelers--their stories and their stunning work--in the only authorized history of the Patania family.
LIFETHREAD: PARACAS TEXTILES AND CULTURE
Written by Paradis, Kerstin
- A ground breaking publication about Paracas textiles produced in Peru more than 2000 years ago - Written by a world authority on these textiles This book documents a collection of approximately 90 Paracas textiles. The collection consists of cloaks, ponchos, tunics, as well as some smaller fragments such as ribbons.
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