Threads of Silk and Gold: Ornamental Textiles from Meiji Japan Landscape
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| Rating | : | 4.19 (884 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1854442686 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 200 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-11-06 |
| Language | : | English |
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Mark this catalogue from a recent show of extremely rare Japanese textiles designed solely for Western markets a rare achievement. Production values were so rigorous for this volume that a reader comes as close as possible to sensing the depth and irregular surfaces of textiles. (Norman Weinstein ArchNewsNow)
Never displayed before, this is the first Meiji textile exhibition ever to be held outside of Japan.Previous studies of Meiji art have largely ignored textiles, with the focus on Japanese textiles tending towards kimonos and costume. This comprehensive overview of the field gives insight into what were among most important Japanese export wares of the late 19th century, when the 'reopening' of Japan led to a fascination in the West for all things Japanese.Written for the specialist, the textile enthusiast, those interested in Japanese art and Japonisme, and general audiences, the visual appeal and obvious technical virtuosity of the objects give the book its broad appeal.. The first English language publication on the subject of Meiji ornamental textilesA pioneering studyOf interest to aficionados and the general publicBeautiful photos showing intr
. Clare Pollard is the Curator of Japanese art, Ashmolean Museum. Hiroko T. McDermott is an independent researcher